← Back to Fala2Me

hindquarters

[/ˈhɪndˌkwɔːrtərz/]
nounpl: N/A (typically used in plural form)
traseiro
1. The rear part of a four-legged animal's body, including the hind legs and adjoining parts
The horse's hindquarters were muscular and powerful.
O traseiro do cavalo era musculoso e poderoso.
2. In culinary contexts, the hind legs and surrounding meat of an animal used as food
The butcher cut the hindquarters into steaks.
O açougueiro cortou o traseiro em bifes.
3. The rear part or back section of something
The hindquarters of the building were damaged in the storm.
O traseiro do prédio foi danificado na tempestade.
Synonyms
rearback legsposteriorcroup
Antonyms
forequartersfront

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
traseiro
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
traseiro
standard usage
São Paulo
traseiro
standard usage
Portugal
traseiro
standard usage; also 'ancas' for animal anatomy

Related Idioms & Phrases

on one's hindquarters - standing on hind legs
kick with the hindquarters - to react defensively
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →