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females
[/ˈfiːmeɪlz/]
noun
feminine
pl: females
fêmeas
1.
Women or girls; adult or young female human beings
The conference was attended by females from various professions.
A conferência foi frequentada por fêmeas de várias profissões.
2.
Female animals of any species
The zoo has several females of the endangered species.
O zoológico tem várias fêmeas da espécie em perigo de extinção.
3.
Individual women considered as a group
Females in leadership roles continue to increase in number.
As mulheres em posições de liderança continuam a aumentar em número.
Synonyms
women
girls
ladies
women folk
Antonyms
males
men
boys
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
fêmeas
Standard term for biological females of any species
General Brazilian
mulheres
Preferred when referring specifically to human females
Portugal
fêmeas
Standard for animals; mulheres for human females
Related Idioms & Phrases
female of the species
strong females
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