Listening · ear training
Pero or perro?
HardTwo Spanish words that sound almost the same — hear one and pick which it was. Train the tricky r vs rr and stress contrasts.
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How to play
- You hear one of two near-identical Spanish words (for example pero and perro).
- Tap the word you think you heard.
- The right word turns green and both meanings are shown; a wrong tap shows the correct one.
- Answer ten per round — replay the audio as often as you like.
Questions
What's the difference between pero and perro?
Pero (but) has a single tapped r; perro (dog) has a rolled double r. The pairs here also include stress contrasts like papa (potato) and papá (dad).
Why is this useful?
The r/rr and stress contrasts change meaning in Spanish, so training your ear to hear them helps both your listening and your pronunciation.
Is it free?
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