latido (noun); latir (verb); casca (noun - tree bark)
1. the sharp sound made by a dog
The dog's bark alerted us to a stranger at the door.
O latido do cachorro nos alertou sobre um estranho na porta.
2. to make the characteristic sound of a dog
The dog barks whenever someone walks by.
O cachorro late sempre que alguém passa.
3. to speak harshly or abruptly
The sergeant barked orders at the recruits.
O sargento gritava ordens para os recrutas.
4. the outer covering of a tree trunk
The bark of the oak tree was rough and textured.
A casca da árvore de carvalho era áspera e texturizada.
5. a three-masted sailing ship
The merchant sailed across the ocean in a bark.
O comerciante navegou pelo oceano em uma barca.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, 'bark' relating to dogs is universally understood. The idiom 'barking up the wrong tree' is common in English-speaking contexts. In Brazil, dog sounds are represented differently in onomatopoeia (au-au instead of woof), but the verb 'latir' remains standard. The nautical meaning of 'bark' (ship) is less commonly used in modern contexts but remains culturally significant in maritime history.
NYC Slang
bark at someone = to yell or shout aggressively at someone
Related Idioms & Phrases
barking up the wrong tree (pursuing the wrong course of action)
his bark is worse than his bite (he seems more aggressive than he actually is)
bark orders (to give commands in a harsh manner)
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