Spanish

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Etymology

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Calque of English hot dog.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /peˌrito kaˈljente/ [peˌri.t̪o kaˈljẽn̪.t̪e]
  • Syllabification: pe‧rri‧to ca‧lien‧te

Noun

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perrito caliente m (plural perritos calientes)

  1. (Spain) hot dog
    Synonym: perro caliente

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