How to Say "shepherd dog" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “shepherd dog” is “pastor” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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nounB1neutral/informal
general type of herding dog
Examples
Ese pastor es muy leal y protector con la familia.
That German Shepherd is very loyal and protective of the family.
Necesitamos un perro pastor para cuidar las ovejas.
We need a shepherd dog to look after the sheep.
Shortened Name
In Spanish, the phrase 'perro pastor alemán' (German Shepherd dog) is usually shortened simply to 'pastor' when the context is clear.
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