pata de perro
Short answer
In Lima, "pata de perro" means someone always out and about. The register is coloquial — fine among friends, out of place in a job interview or anything written to an institution. The standard Spanish equivalent is "callejero". In use: Mi hermana es pata de perro, nunca la encuentro.
| Part of speech | locución nominal |
|---|---|
| Register | coloquial |
| Standard Spanish | callejero |
| In use | Mi hermana es pata de perro, nunca la encuentro. My sister is never home, I can never find her. |
Draft entry — needs a native-speaker check before publishing.
Affectionate. Describes restlessness rather than irresponsibility.