dog

• Sustantivo que designa a un cuadrúpedo doméstico común, criado a menudo como mascota o para trabajar, conocido por su lealtad y amistad hacia los humanos.

A noun referring to a common four-legged domestic animal often kept as a pet or for work, known for its loyalty and companionship.

1. Domestic animalA1formal

   A four-legged carnivorous mammal domesticated by humans as a pet or for work.

   Perro doméstico

   • The dog barked loudly at the stranger.
   • She walks her dog every morning in the park.
   • Our family dog loves playing fetch.

   Sinónimoscaninecurhoundmuttpooch

2. Slang for unattractive personB2slangamerican

   Informal term for an unattractive or unpopular person.

   Persona fea o poco atractiva

   • He called her a dog because of her bad attitude.
   • That guy is such a dog; no one wants to date him.
   • Don't be a dog and eat all the food yourself.

   Sinónimosbagbeastcronefrumphagtoadtroll

   Antónimosbeautyfoxknockoutstunner

3. Foot (slang)C1slangamerican

   Slang term referring to a person's foot.

   pie (jerga)

   • My dogs are killing me after that long walk.
   • Take off your shoes and rest your dogs.
   • Those new boots are hurting my dogs.

   Sinónimoshoofpawtrotter

4. Something of poor qualityB2slang

   Slang for something inferior or worthless.

   Porquería

   • This car is a real dog; it breaks down constantly.
   • The movie was a dog; I want my money back.
   • He bought a dog of a phone that doesn't work.

   Sinónimosbombdudflopgarbagejunklemonlosertrashturkey

• Verbo que significa perseguir o seguir a alguien de cerca, a menudo de manera insistente o molesta.

A verb meaning to follow or pursue someone persistently, often in a troublesome or nagging manner.

1. Follow persistentlyB2informal

   To follow someone closely and persistently, often in an annoying way.

   Perseguir persistentemente

   • The paparazzi dogged the celebrity everywhere she went.
   • Reporters dogged the politician with questions.
   • He dogged her footsteps throughout the city.

   Sinónimosfollowhoundpursueshadowstalktailtracktrail

   Antónimosguideleadleave

2. Trouble persistentlyC1informal

   To bother or plague someone continuously with problems or demands.

   acosar persistentemente

   • Financial worries dogged him for years.
   • Doubts dogged the project from the beginning.
   • Injuries dogged the athlete's career.

   Sinónimosbesetbotherharryhoundpersecutepesterplaguetorment

   Antónimosaidassisthelprelieve