la plural
dog pound · dog shelter
Lugar donde se cuidan o se guardan perros, a veces mientras esperan un nuevo hogar.
Definition & meaning
Perrera is a feminine Spanish noun meaning:
- Dog pound or animal shelter: a place where stray, abandoned, or confiscated dogs are kept, often temporarily.
- Kennel: a place or enclosure where dogs are housed. The word can refer broadly to a dog-keeping facility; the exact meaning depends on context.
Grammar & Word origin
Perrera is feminine: la perrera, plural las perreras. It is formed from perro (“dog”) and the suffix -era, which can indicate a place associated with something.
Synonyms & antonyms
- canil — “kennel”; a regional alternative, especially for an enclosure or facility for dogs.
- refugio — “shelter”; a broader term for a place providing refuge, and often more positive in tone than perrera.
- albergue canino — “dog shelter”; usually emphasizes care and shelter rather than the temporary holding of strays.
There is no exact antonym. Criadero (“breeding kennel”) can refer to a different kind of dog facility, but it is not an opposite.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Fuimos a la perrera para ver los animales.noun
We went to the dog pound to see the animals.
Visitamos una perrera y adoptamos un cachorro.noun
We visited a dog shelter and adopted a puppy.
Ellos fueron a la perrera para buscar un perro.noun
They went to the dog pound to look for a dog.
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