dog

• Substantivo que designa um mamífero doméstico quadrúpede da família dos canídeos, frequentemente criado como animal de estimação, para companhia, guarda ou trabalho, conhecido por sua lealdade e sociabilidade.

A noun referring to a common four-legged domestic animal often kept as a pet or for work, known for its loyalty and companionship.

1. Domestic animalA1formal

   A four-legged carnivorous mammal domesticated by humans as a pet or for work.

   Animal doméstico

   • The dog barked loudly at the stranger.
   • She walks her dog every morning in the park.
   • Our family dog loves playing fetch.

   Sinônimoscaninecurhoundmuttpooch

2. Slang for unattractive personB2slangamerican

   Informal term for an unattractive or unpopular person.

   Gíria para pessoa feia

   • He called her a dog because of her bad attitude.
   • That guy is such a dog; no one wants to date him.
   • Don't be a dog and eat all the food yourself.

   Sinônimosbagbeastcronefrumphagtoadtroll

   Antônimosbeautyfoxknockoutstunner

3. Foot (slang)C1slangamerican

   Slang term referring to a person's foot.

   Pé (gíria)

   • My dogs are killing me after that long walk.
   • Take off your shoes and rest your dogs.
   • Those new boots are hurting my dogs.

   Sinônimoshoofpawtrotter

4. Something of poor qualityB2slang

   Slang for something inferior or worthless.

   Coisa de má qualidade

   • This car is a real dog; it breaks down constantly.
   • The movie was a dog; I want my money back.
   • He bought a dog of a phone that doesn't work.

   Sinônimosbombdudflopgarbagejunklemonlosertrashturkey

• Verbo que significa perseguir ou seguir alguém de perto, com insistência. Pode também indicar perseguir alguém de forma implacável, como um cão de caça farejando uma pista.

A verb meaning to follow or pursue someone persistently, often in a troublesome or nagging manner.

1. Follow persistentlyB2informal

   To follow someone closely and persistently, often in an annoying way.

   Perseguir

   • The paparazzi dogged the celebrity everywhere she went.
   • Reporters dogged the politician with questions.
   • He dogged her footsteps throughout the city.

   Sinônimosfollowhoundpursueshadowstalktailtracktrail

   Antônimosguideleadleave

2. Trouble persistentlyC1informal

   To bother or plague someone continuously with problems or demands.

   Perseguir

   • Financial worries dogged him for years.
   • Doubts dogged the project from the beginning.
   • Injuries dogged the athlete's career.

   Sinônimosbesetbotherharryhoundpersecutepesterplaguetorment

   Antônimosaidassisthelprelieve