Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chiqueiro
noun
/ʃiˈkeɪɾu/
Definition
Chiqueiro is a Portuguese term that refers to a pigsty or pigpen—a structure used for housing pigs.
Examples
- O chiqueiro estava cheio de lama e lixo. (The pigsty was full of mud and garbage.)
- Os agricultores costumam construir chiqueiros para abrigar os porcos. (Farmers often build pigsties to shelter pigs.)
Meaning
In a broader sense, it can signify a dirty, messy, or disorganized place where animals are kept, particularly pigs.
Synonyms
- abrigo de porcos
- estábulo
- curral