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filhote

[fi.ʎɔ.tɛ]
nounmasculinepl: filhotes
pup, cub, young animal
1. A young animal, especially the offspring of a mammal; a baby animal
The lion cub played with its siblings.
O filhote de leão brincava com seus irmãos.
2. Specifically, a young dog or puppy
She adopted a cute puppy from the shelter.
Ela adotou um filhote fofo do abrigo.
3. A young seal or sea lion
The seal pup learned to swim with its mother.
O filhote de foca aprendeu a nadar com sua mãe.
Synonyms
criapequeninojovem animalbebê animal
Antonyms
adultomatriarcapatriarca

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
filhote
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
filhote
Common usage, sometimes shortened to 'filo' in informal speech
Rio de Janeiro
filhote
Standard usage, may be affectionately shortened
Portugal
filhote
Less common; 'cria' or 'pequenino' often preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

filhote da onça - a mischievous or troublesome young person
ser um filhote - to be young and inexperienced
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