This is the 2767th most frequent Spanish word.
mascotas
Pets.
In this sentence, 'mascotas' refers to the speaker's animals kept as companions, indicating a common usage of the term to mean pets.
Mis mascotas son muy cariñosas y les gusta jugar conmigo.
My pets are very affectionate and like to play with me.
Here, 'mascotas' signifies animals that are considered integral to the family, emphasizing their companion-like role.
En nuestra familia, tratamos a nuestras mascotas como si fueran parte de ella.
In our family, we treat our pets as if they were part of it.
'Mascotas' in this context denotes animals that are specifically kept for companionship, highlighting the diversity in pet choices.