Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ancinho

noun

/anˈsɪnjoʊ/

Definition

A rake or gardening tool used to gather leaves or level soil.

Examples

Os jardineiros usaram o ancinho para limpar o quintal. (The gardeners used the rake to clean the yard.)
Ela ensinou seu filho a usar o ancinho para arrumar as folhas. (She taught her son to use the rake to tidy up the leaves.)

Meaning

In Portuguese, ‘ancinho’ refers to a type of tool that helps in gardening tasks by collecting debris and leveling ground. It usually has a long handle and a set of teeth.