rooster

[/ˈruːstər/]
nounmasculinepl: roosters
galo
1. An adult male chicken, especially one kept for breeding
The rooster crows at dawn every morning.
O galo canta ao amanhecer todos os dias.
2. A male bird of the pheasant family
The rooster displayed its colorful plumage during mating season.
O galo exibiu sua plumagem colorida durante a estação de acasalamento.
In Brazilian culture, the rooster holds symbolic significance, particularly in rural farming communities and in folklore. The iconic sound of the rooster crowing at dawn is romanticized in both American and Brazilian cultures as representing farm life and the start of a new day. In Brazil, the rooster is also featured in traditional games and celebrations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cockcockerelmale chicken
Antonyms / Antônimos
henfemale chicken

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
galo
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
galo
Standard usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
galo
Standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
galo
European Portuguese uses the same term

Related Words

chickenpoultryfarmyardcrowcombwattle

Related Idioms & Phrases

early bird catches the rooster (variation of 'early bird catches the worm')
cock-a-doodle-doo (onomatopoeia for rooster's crow)
rooster tail (a spray of water or dust)
like a rooster in a henhouse (dominant or confident behavior)
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