Cachorro
/kaˈʃo.ʁu/noun
A Spanish and Portuguese word for a young dog or puppy.
Did you know?The term "cachorro" comes from an ancient root meaning 'to chase', evoking the playful energy of pups on the hunt!
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kā̆us-
“to chase or to run after, suggesting a sense of pursuit.”
Latin
Latin
captare
“to seize or to capture, linking to ideas of hunting and capturing animals.”
Old French
Old French
cachier
“to catch or trap, emphasizing the act of capturing a creature.”
Middle French
Middle French
cachor
“a young animal or pup, directly referencing the youth of the creature.”
Modern Spanish/Portuguese
Spanish/Portuguese
cachorro
“puppy, reflecting the playful and youthful nature of young dogs.”