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mascot and Spanish mascota
In English
mascot
a team's symbolic character or animal
In Spanish
mascota
animal
Spanish "mascota" means: pet
Why they get mixed up Spanish "mascotas" are the pets that live in your home. English "mascot" is the symbol, character, or animal representing a team or institution. A house pet in English is "pet."
If you want to say...
- mascotmascota (de equipo)
- petmascota (animal)
- lucky charmamuleto
Examples
The team's mascot is a lion.
La mascota del equipo es un león.
He dressed up as the mascot.
Se disfrazó de la mascota.
The school's mascot is a friendly eagle.
La mascota de la escuela es un águila amigable.
The mascot danced during the game.
La mascota bailó durante el partido.
Common mistakes in Spanish
Incorrect: La mascot del equipo bailó en el partido.
Correct: La mascota del equipo bailó en el partido.
Mascot is not a Spanish word. Use mascota.
Incorrect: Tengo un mascota: es un perro.
Correct: Tengo una mascota: es un perro.
Mascota is feminine, even for a male pet.
Phrases you will hear
- the team mascotla mascota del equipo
- a school mascotla mascota de la escuela
- dress up as the mascotdisfrazarse de mascota
- a lucky mascotuna mascota de la suerte
- a petuna mascota (animal)
- an adopted petuna mascota adoptada
In a conversation
- A:
Our mascot is a lion.
Nuestra mascota es un león.
- B:
Is it a real lion or a costume?
¿Es un león de verdad o un disfraz?
- A:
A costume. My pet is a small dog.
Un disfraz. Mi mascota es un perro pequeño.
- B:
Nice. Mascot and pet are different words in English.
Qué bien. Mascot y pet son palabras distintas en inglés.
Test yourself
"The team mascot" is...
To remember it
Mascot = a team's symbolic character. A house pet (Spanish "mascota") = pet.
Frequently asked questions
What does Spanish "mascota" mean?
Spanish "mascota" means "pet". It looks like the English "mascot", which is exactly why it gets confused, but "mascot" means "a team's symbolic character or animal".
Does English "mascot" mean the same as Spanish "mascota"?
Spanish "mascotas" are the pets that live in your home. English "mascot" is the symbol, character, or animal representing a team or institution. A house pet in English is "pet."