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