chihuahua
word
Definition
A chihuahua is a very small breed of dog with large eyes and ears, originally from Mexico.
Usage & Nuances
'Chihuahua' is always capitalized as it is a breed name and a place. The word can also refer to the Mexican state, but it usually means the dog in daily conversation. Common collocations: 'teacup chihuahua', 'long-haired chihuahua'. Not used to describe other small dogs.
Spanish: chihuahuaPortuguese (BR): chihuahuaPortuguese (PT): chihuahuaChinese (Simplified): 吉娃娃Chinese (Traditional): 吉娃娃Hindi: चिहुआहुआArabic: تشواواBengali: চিহুয়াহুয়া (কুকুরের জাত)Russian: чихуахуа (порода собаки)Japanese: チワワVietnamese: chihuahua (giống chó)Korean: 치와와Turkish: chihuahua (köpek cinsi)Urdu: چیواوا (کتے کی نسل)Indonesian: chihuahua (jenis anjing)
Example Sentences
Her chihuahua barks at everyone who walks by the house.
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Some people carry their chihuahua in a small purse.
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I can't believe that tiny dog is a full-grown chihuahua!
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A chihuahua is smaller than most other dogs.
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The chihuahua has big ears and bright eyes.
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My neighbor owns a friendly chihuahua.
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