El cachorro duerme en la cama.

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Breakdown of El cachorro duerme en la cama.

• dormir: to sleep
• el cachorro: the puppy
• la cama: the bed

Questions & Answers about El cachorro duerme en la cama.

Why is el used before cachorro?

Spanish typically uses definite articles more frequently than English. In this sentence, el indicates that we are referring to a specific puppy.

Is there a difference between duerme and está durmiendo?

Yes. Duerme is the simple present tense, which can be a general statement (the puppy sleeps), while está durmiendo is the present progressive (the puppy is sleeping at this moment).

How come cachorro is used instead of perro?

Cachorro specifically refers to a young dog, a puppy. Perro refers to a dog in general, regardless of age.

Can I say en la cama instead of something like sobre la cama?

Both are correct, but en la cama is more commonly used to indicate “in” or “on” the bed in everyday speech. Sobre la cama literally means “on top of the bed,” which is also correct, though slightly more explicit in describing position.