Choosing a New Pet at the Shelter
A conversation between a prospective pet owner and an adoption counselor at an animal shelter, discussing different animals available, their temperaments, and adoption requirements.
Una conversación entre un propietario potencial de mascota y un consejero de adopción en un refugio de animales, discutiendo diferentes animales disponibles, sus temperamentos y requisitos de adopción.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
adopt
To adopt means to take an animal into your home and care for it as your own, like choosing a pet from a shelter.
Adoptar significa llevar un animal a tu casa y cuidarlo como si fuera propio, como elegir una mascota de un refugio.
available
Available means ready to be chosen or used; in this context, it refers to animals that are ready for adoption at the shelter.
Disponible significa listo para ser elegido o usado; en este contexto, se refiere a animales que están listos para adopción en el refugio.
puppies
Puppies are young dogs, usually under one year old; they are often playful and need lots of training.
Los cachorritos son perros jóvenes, usualmente de menos de un año; a menudo son juguetones y necesitan mucho entrenamiento.
temperament
Temperament describes an animal's personality or behavior, like if it's friendly, shy, or energetic.
El temperamento describe la personalidad o el comportamiento de un animal, como si es amigable, tímido o enérgico.
breeds
Breeds are different types or varieties of dogs, like Labrador or Golden Retriever, each with unique traits.
Las razas son diferentes tipos o variedades de perros, como Labrador o Golden Retriever, cada una con rasgos únicos.
mixes
Mixes refer to mixed-breed animals that are a combination of two or more breeds, often healthier and more varied.
Las mezclas se refieren a animales de raza mixta que son una combinación de dos o más razas, a menudo más saludables y variados.
spayed
Spayed means a female animal has had surgery to prevent having babies; it's important for pet health and population control.
Esterilizada significa que un animal hembra ha tenido una cirugía para prevenir tener bebés; es importante para la salud de las mascotas y el control de población.
neutered
Neutered means a male animal has had surgery to remove its testicles, preventing reproduction; it's a common requirement for adoption.
Castrado significa que un animal macho ha sido sometido a una cirugía para remover sus testículos, previniendo la reproducción; es un requisito común para la adopción.
vaccinations
Vaccinations are medical shots given to animals to protect them from diseases; pets must be up-to-date for safety.
Las vacunaciones son inyecciones médicas que se administran a los animales para protegerlos de enfermedades; las mascotas deben estar al día por seguridad.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Could you tell me a bit about what animals you currently have available?
This is a polite way to ask for information using 'could you' for requests and 'a bit about' to mean some details; useful when inquiring at a shelter or store.
Esta es una forma educada de pedir información usando 'could you' para solicitudes y 'a bit about' para significar algunos detalles; útil al indagar en un refugio o tienda.
I'm leaning towards a dog, maybe a medium-sized one.
'Leaning towards' means preferring something; this sentence shows expressing a preference, helpful for making choices in conversations about pets or purchases.
'Leaning towards' significa preferir algo; esta oración muestra cómo expresar una preferencia, útil para tomar decisiones en conversaciones sobre mascotas o compras.
What's her temperament like?
This question asks about personality using 'what's ... like?' pattern; it's practical for learning about animals or people before deciding.
Esta pregunta indaga sobre la personalidad usando el patrón 'what's ... like?'; es práctico para aprender sobre animales o personas antes de decidir.
She gets along quite well with most other dogs here.
'Gets along with' means has a good relationship; 'quite well' adds emphasis; useful for describing social behavior in pets or friends.
‘Gets along with’ significa tener una buena relación; ‘quite well’ añade énfasis; útil para describir el comportamiento social en mascotas o amigos.
What are the adoption requirements?
This is a direct question using 'what are the ...?' for rules or needs; essential when applying for something like adopting a pet or joining a program.
Esta es una pregunta directa que usa 'what are the ...?' para reglas o necesidades; esencial al solicitar algo como adoptar una mascota o unirse a un programa.
Could I spend some time with Daisy?
A polite request with 'could I' and 'spend some time with' meaning interact briefly; great for asking to meet or try something in service situations.
Una solicitud educada con 'could I' y 'spend some time with' que significa interactuar brevemente; genial para pedir reunirse o probar algo en situaciones de servicio.
We require all existing pets in the home to be spayed or neutered.
This uses 'require ... to be' for mandatory actions; it explains rules clearly, useful in formal contexts like applications or policies.
Esto usa 'require ... to be' para acciones obligatorias; explica las reglas claramente, útil en contextos formales como solicitudes o políticas.