This may sound a little weird or funny but, do you have a dog, a cat or a hamster that you spend time with?, you could practice your Spanish new skills with them!

I am writing this post following the recommendations of the German eTutor, Seval. For me it would be difficult to talk to myself in public areas, but being home I will be much more confident to practice.

If you are by yourself at home and you don't want to just practice talking by yoursel talk to your pet!

Lets learn some sentences we can practice with our beloved pets.

- ¡Estoy en casa! / I am home!
- ¿Tienes hambre? / Are you hungry?
- Tú eres mi gato/perro favorito / You are my favorite dog/cat
- Sé bueno / be good!
- ¡No hagas eso! / Don't do that!
- Vámos a dar un paseo! / Let's go for a walk
- ¡Buen chico! / Good boy!
- ¡Para! - Stop!
- ¡Siéntate! / Sit!

KEY VOCABULARY

La mascota / pet
El perro / dog (masc.) La perra / dog (fem.)
El gato (masc.) La gata / cat (fem.)
La tienda de mascotas / Pet store
Dar de comer / to feed
Acariciar / to pet
Mejor amigo / best friend
ladrar / to bark
maullar / to meow
la pata / paw
la cola / tail
los bigotes / whiskers
la correa / leash
la jaula / cage
la pecera / fish tank
peludo / furry
cariñoso / loving-sweet
gruñir / to growl
ronronear / to purr

Short video in Spanish: Como perros y gatos