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dog in Portuguese

dog in Portuguese is cão, cachorro, cachorra — dog means a domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.

dog in Portuguese

cão
noun
A mammal of the family Canidae:
cachorro
noun
A mammal of the family Canidae:
cachorra
noun
(slang, derogatory) A dull, unattractive girl or woman.
cão
noun
(derogatory) Someone who is cowardly, worthless, or morally reprehensible.

What does "dog" mean?

  1. noun A domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.
    "The dog barked at the mail carrier every morning."
  2. noun Informal: an unpleasant, cowardly, or morally low person, or (dated/offensive) an unattractive woman.
    "He called his old business partner a dog for backing out of the deal."
  3. noun A mechanical clamp, catch, or gripping device used to hold or fasten something.
    "The crew tightened the dogs on the hatch before the storm hit."

dog in a sentence

  • The dog barked at the mail carrier every morning.
  • They adopted a rescue dog from the local shelter.
  • He called his old business partner a dog for backing out of the deal.
  • The crew tightened the dogs on the hatch before the storm hit.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "dog" in Portuguese?

"dog" in Portuguese is cão, cachorro, cachorra. dog means: A domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.

How do you use "dog" in a sentence?

Example: "The dog barked at the mail carrier every morning." In Portuguese, "dog" is cão, cachorro, cachorra.

Are there other ways to say "dog" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "dog": cão, cachorro, cachorra.

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