Names of Animals in English and Their Translations into Brazilian Portuguese: Part 1
By Author Giljonnys Dias da Silva
Animals are an essential part of our lives, and understanding their names in different languages can help us communicate more effectively, especially if we travel or interact with people who speak other languages. Below is a list of animals in English, along with their respective names in Brazilian Portuguese, along with sentences for better understanding.
Chicken – Galinha, Frango
The chicken is a domesticated bird raised for its eggs and meat. In Brazil, we use "galinha" to refer to the female chicken, and "frango" for chicken meat.
The chicken is clucking loudly in the yard.
A galinha está cacarejando alto no quintal.
Cow – Vaca
The cow is a large domesticated animal raised primarily for milk, meat, and leather.
The cow is grazing in the field.
A vaca está pastando no campo.
Goat – Bode
The goat is a domesticated ruminant known for its curious nature and ability to climb steep areas.
The goat is eating some grass by the fence.
O bode está comendo um pouco de grama perto da cerca.
Goose – Ganso
A goose is a large waterfowl known for its distinctive honking and migratory behavior.
The goose is swimming in the pond.
O ganso está nadando no lago.
Horse – Cavalo
The horse is a large domesticated mammal used for riding, work, and sport.
The horse is galloping through the field.
O cavalo está galopando pelo campo.
Mule – Mula
A mule is the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse, known for its strength and endurance.
The mule is carrying heavy bags up the mountain.
A mula está carregando sacos pesados para cima da montanha.
Pig – Porco
The pig is a domesticated mammal known for its intelligence and its use in food production.
The pig is rolling around in the mud.
O porco está rolando na lama.
Bull – Touro
A bull is an adult male of certain species of animals, particularly cattle, known for its strength and aggressiveness.
The bull is in the field with the cows.
O touro está no campo com as vacas.
Sheep – Ovelha
The sheep is a domesticated mammal raised for its wool, meat, and milk.
The sheep is resting in the shade.
A ovelha está descansando à sombra.
Donkey – Burro, Asno
The donkey is a domesticated animal known for its hardworking nature and ability to carry heavy loads.
The donkey is carrying supplies across the desert.
O burro está carregando suprimentos pelo deserto.
Duck – Pato
The duck is a waterfowl known for its webbed feet and distinctive quacking sound.
The duck is swimming in the lake.
O pato está nadando no lago.
Frog – Rã
The frog is an amphibian that spends part of its life in water and part on land.
The frog jumped into the pond.
A rã pulou no lago.
Toad – Sapo
The toad is a type of amphibian that is more terrestrial than the frog and has rougher skin.
The toad is sitting on a rock.
O sapo está sentado em uma pedra.
Bugs – Insetos
Bugs is a general term used for small insects, including flies, ants, and beetles.
There are many bugs in the garden.
Existem muitos insetos no jardim.
Cockroach – Barata
The cockroach is a common insect that thrives in warm, dark environments.
I saw a cockroach in the kitchen last night.
Eu vi uma barata na cozinha ontem à noite.
Cricket – Grilo
The cricket is an insect known for its chirping sounds, particularly at night.
The cricket is singing in the grass.
O grilo está cantando na grama.
Dragonfly – Libélula
The dragonfly is a flying insect with large, transparent wings.
The dragonfly is hovering near the water.
A libélula está pairando perto da água.
Firefly – Vaga-lume
The firefly is an insect known for its ability to produce light in the dark.
We saw fireflies glowing in the garden last night.
Vimos vaga-lumes brilhando no jardim ontem à noite.
Fly, Housefly – Mosca
The fly or housefly is a common insect that is often seen in homes and around food.
The fly is buzzing around the room.
A mosca está zumbindo pela sala.
Ant – Formiga
The ant is a small, industrious insect that lives in colonies.
The ants are marching in a straight line.
As formigas estão marchando em uma linha reta.
Bee – Abelha
The bee is an insect known for its role in pollination and producing honey.
The bee is collecting nectar from the flowers.
A abelha está coletando néctar das flores.
Butterfly – Borboleta
The butterfly is an insect with large, colorful wings.
The butterfly is flying from flower to flower.
A borboleta está voando de flor em flor.
Caterpillar – Lagarta
The caterpillar is the larval stage of a butterfly or moth.
The caterpillar is munching on leaves.
A lagarta está comendo folhas.
Ladybug – Joaninha
The ladybug is a small, colorful insect often associated with good luck.
A ladybug landed on my hand.
Uma joaninha pousou na minha mão.
Mosquito – Mosquito
The mosquito is a small flying insect known for biting and drawing blood.
The mosquito is buzzing around my ear.
O mosquito está zumbindo perto da minha orelha.
Finally, learning the names of animals in both English and Brazilian Portuguese can enhance your communication skills, especially in everyday situations. Whether you're traveling, studying, or just curious about language, knowing these words will help you better understand the world around you. Understanding these animals and their respective names allows us to connect with different cultures and improve our linguistic abilities.
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