esquilo-terrestre
The English word "gopher" is translated into Portuguese as esquilo-terrestre.
The term is used to refer to a small burrowing rodent.
Meaning: small burrowing rodent (noun)
Did you know?
- In some Portuguese-speaking regions, people might use the term toupeira (mole) to describe a gopher, even though they are biologically different.
- The term terrestre is used in both esquilo-terrestre and to describe 'terrestrial' or 'earthly' things, such as extraterrestrials in extraterrestres.
- While 'gopher' in English can sometimes refer to a person who digs or searches, the Portuguese translation esquilo-terrestre remains strictly limited to the animal.
Examples in context
- Cuidado com as toupeiras ao plantar suas flores.Be cautious of the gophers when planting your flowers.
Example conversation
Lucas and Mariana are walking in a park.
- LucasMariana, olha aquele esquilo-terrestre ali!Mariana, look at that gopher over there!
- MarianaOnde? Eu não estou vendo nada.Where? I don't see anything.
- LucasEle acabou de entrar no buraco.It just went into the hole.
- MarianaNossa, ele sumiu bem rápido!Wow, it disappeared really fast!
