Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bicho

Noun

/ˈbi.tʃu/

Definition

A term used in Portuguese to refer to an animal, insect, or creature, often in an informal or colloquial context.

Examples

O bicho que encontrei no jardim era pequeno e colorido. (The creature I found in the garden was small and colorful.)
Ele é um bicho de sete cabeças quando se trata de resolver problemas. (He is a real handful when it comes to solving problems.)

Meaning

In a broader sense, it can be used to describe anything from a bug or small animal to metaphorically denote a problem or complication in some dialects.