What is the Spanish word for "stray"?

Learn how to say "stray" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

stray

Spanish

callejero

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Alternative translations of "stray"

extraviado
vagar
perdido

Examples of how to use "stray" in Spanish

English
She adopted a little stray kitten.
Spanish
Ella adoptó un pequeño gatito callejero.
English
A stray cat waited by the bakery.
Spanish
Un gato callejero esperaba junto a la panadería.
English
She found a stray sock under the bed.
Spanish
Encontró un calcetín perdido debajo de la cama.
English
They rescued a stray dog last night.
Spanish
Rescatamos un perro callejero anoche.
English
Please check for any stray papers before leaving.
Spanish
Por favor, revisa si hay papeles sueltos antes de irte.

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She adopted a little stray kitten.

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