pet in Portuguese
pet in Portuguese is de estimação, animal de estimação, animal doméstico — pet means an animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.
pet in Portuguese
de estimação
(literally) Kept or treated as a pet.
animal de estimação
An animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.
animal doméstico
An animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.
animal de companhia
An animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.
pet
An animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.
acariciar
(transitive) To stroke or fondle (an animal).
acariciar
(transitive, intransitive, informal) To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously.
fazer carinho
(transitive, intransitive, informal) To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously.
What does "pet" mean?
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noun An animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.
"They adopted a rescue dog as a family pet."
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adjective Favorite or especially cherished, often used for a personal cause or gripe.
"Punctuality is one of her pet issues at work."
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verb To stroke or gently touch an animal affectionately.
"The child petted the cat until it fell asleep."
pet in a sentence
- They adopted a rescue dog as a family pet.
- Goldfish are often a child's first pet.
- Punctuality is one of her pet issues at work.
- The child petted the cat until it fell asleep.
Common Portuguese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "pet" in Portuguese?
"pet" in Portuguese is de estimação, animal de estimação, animal doméstico. pet means: An animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.
How do you use "pet" in a sentence?
Example: "They adopted a rescue dog as a family pet." In Portuguese, "pet" is de estimação, animal de estimação, animal doméstico.
Are there other ways to say "pet" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 7 translations listed for "pet": de estimação, animal de estimação, animal doméstico, animal de companhia, pet, acariciar.
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