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"Perra" is a form of "perra", a noun which is often translated as "bitch". "Adiós" is a form of "adiós", an interjection which is often translated as "goodbye". Learn more about the difference between "perra" and "adiós" below.
la perra(
peh
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rrah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. bitch (female dog, fox, wolf, or otter)
La perra tuvo cinco cachorros.The bitch had five puppies.
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(money)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. penny
No puedo acompañarte al cine. Apenas tengo una perra.I can't go with you to the movies. I haven't got a penny.
b. coin
Préstame unas perras. Quiero jugar a las tragaperras.Lend me some coins. I want to play the slot machines.
3.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(fit)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. tantrum
El chico cogió una perra cuando le dijeron que no le iban a comprar un helado.The boy threw a tantrum when they told him they weren't going to buy him an ice cream.
4. (compulsion)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. obsession
Me ha dado la perra de escuchar la canción nueva de mi artista favorita toda la tarde.I was overcome by an obsession to listen to my favorite singer's new song all afternoon.
5.
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
(pejorative)
A word or phrase that is crude, indecent, and generally rejected by society.
(vulgar)
(promiscuous woman)
a. slut
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
(pejorative)
A word or phrase that is crude, indecent, and generally rejected by society.
(vulgar)
Esa perra intentó besar a mi novio.That slut was tried to kiss my boyfriend.
6.
A word or phrase that is crude, indecent, and generally rejected by society.
(vulgar)
(unpleasant woman)
a. bitch
A word or phrase that is crude, indecent, and generally rejected by society.
(vulgar)
Esa perra se llevó todas mis cosas mientras estaba en el trabajo.That bitch took all my stuff while I was at work.
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adiós(
ah
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dyohs
)
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. goodbye
Adiós, amor. Que te vaya bien en el trabajo.Goodbye, honey. Have a good day at work.
b. good-bye
¡Adiós, Yolanda! ¡Que tengas buen viaje!Good-bye, Yolanda! Have a good trip!
c. good-by
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
¡Adiós! - ¡Nos vemos!Good-by! - See you later!
d. goodby
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Adiós, amigos. Ya me voy.Goodby, guys. I'm out of here.
e. bye
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Adiós, Michael. Te veré mañana.Bye, Michael. I'll see you tomorrow.
f. hello (when passing by someone)
Le dije adiós al Sr. García al verlo en la calle.I said hello to Mr. García when I saw him on the street.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. goodbye
Nuestro adiós pareció durar una eternidad.Our goodbye seemed to last forever.
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