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dog bite

/dɒɡ baɪt/

Tradução: Ferimento ou lesão causada pelos dentes de um cão que perfuram a pele, frequentemente exigindo atendimento médico para prevenir infecção.

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A2informalcommonmedical/dɒɡ baɪt/

An injury or wound caused by a dog's teeth breaking the skin, often requiring medical attention to prevent infection.

  • 🇵🇹Ferimento ou lesão causada pelos dentes de um cão que perfuram a pele, frequentemente exigindo atendimento médico para prevenir infecção.
  1. Injury from a dog A2 formal

    A wound or injury caused by a dog's teeth breaking the skin.

    • The child received a dog bite on his arm and needed stitches.
    • Dog bites can become infected if not properly cleaned.
    • He was treated for a minor dog bite at the clinic.

    🇵🇹Mordida de cachorro

  2. Figurative: a sharp criticism B2 informal

    A harsh or hurtful remark that feels like an attack.

    • Her comment was a real dog bite; it stung for days.
    • He didn't expect such a dog bite from his usually gentle friend.
    • The review was a dog bite, criticizing every aspect of the performance.

    🇵🇹Crítica mordaz