Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
porca
Noun
/ˈpɔːr.kə/
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Definition
A type of female animal, typically referring to a pig or sow.
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Examples
- The farmer raised many porcas on his farm.
- In the rural community, the porca is an important animal for producing food.
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Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘porca’ directly translates to ‘sow’ in English, which signifies an adult female pig. It can also colloquially refer to a woman in a derogatory manner.
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Synonyms
- sow
- female pig