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hind leg

[/hɪnd lɛɡ/]
nounpl: hind legs
pata traseira
1. One of the rear legs of a four-legged animal
The horse kicked with its hind legs.
O cavalo chutou com suas patas traseiras.
2. The back limb of an animal, especially mammals and insects
The dog stood up on its hind legs to reach the counter.
O cachorro se levantou sobre suas patas traseiras para alcançar o balcão.
Synonyms
back legrear legposterior limb
Antonyms
front legfore leganterior limb

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pata traseira
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
pata traseira
Standard term used in Portugal
General Brazilian
membro posterior
More formal/technical term

Related Idioms & Phrases

stand on one's hind legs - levantar-se sobre as patas traseiras (figuratively: to stand up for oneself)
on one's hind legs - ereto, de pé (in an upright position)
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