yearling

[/ˈjɪrlɪŋ/]
nounpl: yearlings
animal com um ano de idade
1. An animal (especially a horse, cattle, or other livestock) that is between one and two years old
The yearling colt showed great promise at the racing trials.
O potro de um ano de idade mostrou grande potencial nos testes de corrida.
2. A young child or person who is around one year old (less common usage)
The yearling toddled across the living room floor.
A criança de um ano engatinhava pela sala de estar.
The term 'yearling' is primarily used in equestrian and agricultural industries, particularly in horse racing and breeding contexts. In Brazil, it's especially relevant in the horse racing industry (hipismo) and cattle ranching sectors. The yearling stage is commercially significant as it's when young animals are evaluated for their potential and often sold at specialized auctions. This term reflects the importance of livestock classification by age in agricultural economies.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
one-year-oldjuvenile animalyoung stock
Antonyms / Antônimos
foalcalfadultmature animal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
animal de um ano de idade / potro de um ano
Standard usage in agricultural and equestrian contexts
São Paulo
potro de um ano / animal jovem
Commonly used in horse breeding and racing industries
Rio de Janeiro
animal de um ano
General descriptive term without regional specificity
Portugal
animal com um ano / cria de um ano
Similar to Brazilian Portuguese but 'cria' emphasizes the young offspring aspect

Related Words

foalcoltfillylivestockequineweanlingjuvenile

Related Idioms & Phrases

yearling stakes (racing competition for yearlings)
yearling sale (auction of young animals)
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