adjective/nounpl: bovines
bovino
1. relating to or belonging to the cattle family (Bovidae)
The bovine herd was grazing in the pasture.
O rebanho bovino estava pastando no pasto.
2. dull, slow-witted, or stupid (used metaphorically to describe a person)
His bovine expression showed little comprehension of the situation.
Sua expressão bovina mostrou pouca compreensão da situação.
3. a member of the cattle family; a cow or bull
The farmer counted fifteen bovines in his barn.
O fazendeiro contou quinze bovinos no seu celeiro.
In Brazil, 'bovino' is primarily used in agricultural and veterinary contexts, reflecting the country's significant cattle ranching industry. The metaphorical use implying stupidity is less common in Portuguese than in English. Brazil has one of the world's largest cattle herds, making bovine-related terminology particularly relevant to the economy and regional culture.
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