fore leg

[/fɔːr lɛg/]
nounpl: fore legs
pata dianteira
1. either of the front legs of a four-legged animal
The horse lifted its fore leg and limped toward the stable.
O cavalo levantou sua pata dianteira e mancou em direção ao estábulo.
2. the anterior limb of a quadruped or other multi-legged creature
The dog's fore legs were strong and muscular.
As patas dianteiras do cachorro eram fortes e musculosas.
The term is primarily used in veterinary, equestrian, and zoological contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it's commonly used when discussing livestock, horses, and domestic animals in agricultural or veterinary settings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
front legforeleganterior leg
Antonyms / Antônimos
hind legback legrear leg

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pata dianteira
most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
pata dianteira
standard usage in veterinary and equestrian contexts
Portugal
pata dianteira
standard European Portuguese term

Related Words

hind leglimbpawquadrupedappendage
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →