Portuguese Animal Vocabulary

Study Notes

Portuguese Animal Vocabulary

o cachorro: Meaning "the dog," a common domesticated pet known for loyalty and companionship.
o gato: Translates to "the cat," a popular pet recognized for its independence and playful nature.
o rato: Refers to "the rat," a small rodent often associated with urban areas and capable of various adaptations.
o peixe: Means "the fish," an aquatic animal found in abundance within oceans, rivers, and lakes.
o tigre: Stands for "the tiger," a large wild feline renowned for its strength and distinctive orange coat with black stripes.
o elefante: Represents "the elephant," the largest land animal, known for its intelligence, social structure, and memory.
o pássaro: Signifies "the bird," a feathered vertebrate often recognized for its ability to fly and diverse species.
o burro: Means "the donkey," an animal known for its endurance and used traditionally for labor in many cultures.
o cavalo: Refers to "the horse," a domesticated animal valued for transport, work, and as a companion in equestrian sports.
o pato: Translates to "the duck," a waterfowl characterized by its broad body and webbed feet, known for quacking.
o porco: Stands for "the pig," a domesticated animal raised for meat and known for its intelligence and social behavior.
a vaca: Means "the cow," an important livestock animal for dairy and beef production.
o urso: Represents "the bear," a large mammal found in forests, known for its strength and periodic hibernation.
a pantera: Signifies "the panther," a term often used for large felines, particularly leopards or jaguars.
a tartaruga: Refers to "the turtle," a reptile with a hard shell, inhabiting both land and aquatic environments.
a girafa: Means "the giraffe," recognized for its long neck, making it the tallest land animal, feeding on tree leaves.
a jaritataca: Translates to "the skunk," known for its strong odor defense mechanism when threatened.
o morcego: Represents "the bat," the only flying mammal, known for its echolocation abilities.
o macaco: Stands for "the monkey," a primate known for its agility, intelligence, and social structures.
o lobo: Means "the wolf," a wild carnivore recognized for its pack behavior and strong social bonds.