Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rabo

noun

/ˈræ.boʊ/

Definition

Rabo is a Portuguese word that translates to ‘tail’ in English. It refers to the rear appendage of an animal, particularly in reference to four-legged creatures.

Examples

The dog wagged its rabo happily.
In Portuguese, when someone says ‘ele é um rabo’, they might be implying he is too submissive.

Meaning

In a broader sense, ‘rabo’ can also refer to the end part of something or metaphorically describe someone in a derogatory way as insignificant or submissive.