pet

• Describe a un animal que se tiene para compañía o placer, o algo que se considera favorito o querido.

Describes an animal kept for companionship or pleasure, or something that is treated as a favorite.

1. Favorite or cherishedA2informal

   Denoting something that is a particular favorite or is treated with special affection.

   favorito, preferido

   • That's my pet theory about why the project failed.
   • He has a pet peeve about people being late.
   • Her pet subject is ancient history.

   Sinónimoscherisheddarlingdearfavoredfavoritespecialtreasured

   Antónimosdislikedneglected

• Sustantivo que designa a un animal doméstico o domesticado que se cría para compañía, placer o afecto.

A noun referring to a domestic or tamed animal kept for companionship, pleasure, or affection.

1. Domestic animalA1formal

   An animal kept for companionship or pleasure, rather than for work or food.

   Animal de compañía

   • She has a pet cat named Whiskers.
   • Many people consider dogs to be loyal pets.
   • He takes his pet rabbit for a walk in the park.

2. Favourite personB2informal

   A person who is treated with special favor or affection, often in a slightly derogatory sense.

   Persona favorita o consentida

   • The teacher's pet always gets the best grades.
   • He's the boss's pet, so he gets all the easy tasks.
   • Don't be such a pet; you're not the only one here.

   Sinónimosdarlingfavoritefavouritegolden boy

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de acariciar o tocar suavemente a un animal como muestra de cariño.

A verb used to indicate the act of stroking or patting an animal gently as a sign of affection.

1. Stroke or caressA1formal

   To touch or stroke an animal gently as a sign of affection.

   Acariciar (a un animal)

   • She loves to pet her cat every evening.
   • He gently petted the dog behind its ears.
   • Children should be taught how to properly pet animals.

   Sinónimoscaressfondlenuzzlepatstroke

   Antónimosabusebeathitkickmistreatneglectpunchslapstrike

2. Show affectionB1informal

   To touch someone in a gentle, loving way.

   Acariciar

   • They were petting each other on the park bench.
   • She petted his arm while they talked.
   • The couple spent the evening petting and cuddling.

   Sinónimoscaresscuddlefondlepatstroke

   Antónimoshitkickpunchslapstrike