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toca

[ˈtɔ.kə]
nounfemininepl: tocas
burrow, den, hole
1. A hole or burrow in the ground where an animal lives
The rabbit disappeared into its burrow.
O coelho desapareceu em sua toca.
2. A small, humble dwelling or hideout
He found refuge in a small den in the forest.
Ele encontrou refúgio numa pequena toca na floresta.
3. A hiding place or shelter
The fox's den was hidden deep in the woods.
A toca da raposa estava escondida no fundo da floresta.
Synonyms
buracofurnacovilrefúgioabrigo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
toca
Standard usage for animal burrows and hideouts
Portugal
toca
Standard usage; also used metaphorically for shabby places
Colloquial
toca
Can refer to a messy or disorganized room or space

Related Idioms & Phrases

meter-se na toca (to hide away, to withdraw from society)
sair da toca (to come out of hiding, to emerge)
toca do leão (lion's den, dangerous place)
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