Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mata-bicho

Noun

/ˌmɑː.təˈbiː.tʃu/

Definition

A term used in Brazilian Portuguese to describe a type of insect or animal that acts as a pest, often referring to insects that harm crops or cattle.

Examples

The farmer had to use pesticides to control the mata-bicho in his fields.
During the summer, the mata-bicho population can grow rapidly.
Some mata-bicho species are beneficial, helping to maintain the ecological balance.

Meaning

In the broader sense, ‘mata-bicho’ can refer to any organism that is considered to be troublesome or detrimental to plants or animals, primarily in agricultural contexts.