Mi perro gordito duerme en el sofá cómodo.

My chubby dog sleeps on the comfortable sofa.

Breakdown of Mi perro gordito duerme en el sofá cómodo.

• mi: my
• en: on
• el perro: the dog
• dormir: to sleep

Questions & Answers about Mi perro gordito duerme en el sofá cómodo.

Why is it mi and not mis if in English we say my dog?

In Spanish, the form of mi / mis depends on how many things you own, not on the number of owners.

• mi = my (before a singular noun) → mi perro = my dog
• mis = my (before a plural noun) → mis perros = my dogs

Since there is only one dog (perro), you must use mi.

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What is the nuance of gordito compared to gordo?

Both come from the adjective gordo (fat/chubby).

• gordo = fat, chubby (can sound neutral or a bit blunt depending on tone/context)
• gordito = diminutive of gordo, often more affectionate: chubby, a bit fat, my chunky little…

In the sentence, mi perro gordito suggests affection, like my chubby little dog or my chubby dog said lovingly, not insultingly. Diminutives in Spanish are very commonly used to soften or show affection: gordito, perrito, casita, abuelita, etc.

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Why is the adjective after the noun in perro gordito instead of before, like in English?