potro
1. A young horse, especially one under one year of age
The mare gave birth to a healthy foal last spring.
A égua deu à luz a um potro saudável na primavera passada.
2. The offspring of a horse, regardless of sex or age before maturity
The farmer was training the foal to wear a saddle.
O fazendeiro estava treinando o potro para usar uma sela.
The term 'foal' is primarily used in equestrian contexts, particularly among horse breeders, ranchers, and horseback riding enthusiasts in both the United States and Brazil. In Brazil, understanding horse terminology is important in rural areas and among those involved in rodeos (rodeios) and horsemanship. The term reflects the long-standing cultural importance of horses in American and Brazilian heritage.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to foal: dar à luz (used when a mare gives birth)
foal-bearing: gestante (when referring to pregnant mares)
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