Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sapinho
noun
/səˈpiːn.joʊ/
Definition
a small frog; a term often used in a playful context to refer to a young or small frog.
Examples
- The children spotted a sapinho hopping near the pond.
- In folklore, the sapinho is seen as a symbol of transformation.
- She called him ‘sapinho’ because he was both small and playful.
Meaning
The word ‘sapinho’ directly translates to ‘little frog’ in English, typically used to describe juvenile frogs or can refer to someone in a light-hearted or affectionate manner.
Synonyms
- froglet
- tadpole
- little frog