Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
porco
Noun
/ˈpɔːr.koʊ/
Definition
A general term in Portuguese that translates to ‘pig’ in English, commonly used to refer to the animal as well as colloquially to describe something dirty or unclean.
Examples
- The farmer raised several porcos on his farm.
- She felt that the living conditions of the animals were quite porco.
Meaning
In everyday usage, ‘porco’ can indicate an actual pig or refer to something considered filthy or low quality.
Synonyms
- swine
- hog
- boar