Meaning
pug
- A breed of small dog with a wrinkled face, short nose, and curled tail.
In a sentence
Ha adottato un cucciolo di carlino molto affettuoso.
She adopted a very affectionate pug puppy.
I carlini soffrono spesso di problemi respiratori a causa del muso corto.
Pugs often suffer from breathing problems due to their short muzzle.
Porti il tuo carlino a spasso ogni mattina?
Do you take your pug for a walk every morning?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| carlino | masculine · singular |
| carlini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Named after the 18th-century Italian actor Carlo Bertinazzi ('Carlin'), known for his black Harlequin mask.