pup

• Sustantivo que designa a una cría joven de perro o de lobo, y también, en sentido figurado, a un joven inexperto o imberbe.

A noun referring to a young canine, such as a dog or wolf, or informally, an inexperienced young person.

1. Young canineA1formal

   The young offspring of a dog, wolf, fox, or other canine animal.

   Cachorro de cánido

   • The dog gave birth to a litter of five pups.
   • The wolf pup stayed close to its mother.
   • She adopted a cute little pup from the shelter.

   Sinónimoscubpuppywhelp

2. Inexperienced young personB2informal

   A young or inexperienced person, often used in a slightly condescending or affectionate way.

   Persona joven e inexperta

   • He's just a pup when it comes to managing finances.
   • The new recruit is a pup who still has a lot to learn.
   • Don't worry about him, he's just a pup in the business world.

   Sinónimoscubkidsproutstriplingwhelpwhippersnapperyoungster

   Antónimosexpertprofessionalveteran

• Verbo que se refiere al acto de dar a luz una perra a sus crías; también puede usarse como sustantivo para referirse a un cachorro joven.

A young dog; a puppy.

1. Give birth to puppiesB1formal

   To give birth to a litter of puppies, typically used for dogs and other canids.

   Parir cachorros

   • The Labrador retriever pupped a healthy litter of six.
   • Our dog is expected to pup next week.
   • The vet monitored the mother closely as she prepared to pup.

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