pup

cucciolo

Piccolo di cane, lupo, foca o di alcuni altri animali.

In inglese semplice: A young dog, wolf, seal, or certain other animals.

• The pup slept beside its mother.
• We saw three seal pups on the beach.
• Their dog had a litter of six pups.

Espressioni comuni: seal pup, wolf pup, newborn pup

cagnolino

Modo affettuoso di riferirsi a un cane che si trova carino, qualunque sia la sua età.

In inglese semplice: A friendly way of referring to a dog you find cute, whatever its age.

• Your pup has such a sweet face.
• Our old pup still enjoys his daily walk.
• These rescue pups are all adult dogs.

Sinonimi: dog, doggie

Espressioni comuni: adorable pup, sweet pup, old pup

novellino, pivello

Persona giovane con poca esperienza, soprattutto quando viene considerata con scarso rispetto.

In inglese semplice: A young person who has little experience, especially someone you do not take seriously.

• That young pup has much to learn.
• The captain dismissed the new officer as a pup.
• I was just a pup when I joined the company.

Sinonimi: youngster, greenhorn

Espressioni comuni: young pup, arrogant pup, mere pup