hippopotamus

• Grande mamífero herbívoro da África subsaariana, conhecido por seu tamanho enorme, pele grossa e hábitos semiaquáticos.

A large, mostly herbivorous mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa, known for its massive size, thick skin, and semi-aquatic habitat.

plural irregular

1. Large African mammalA2formal

   A large, mostly herbivorous mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa, known for its massive size, barrel-shaped body, and large mouth.

   Grande mamífero africano

   • The hippopotamus spends most of its day in the water.
   • A hippopotamus can weigh up to 3,000 kilograms.
   • Tourists watched the hippopotamus emerge from the river.

   Sinônimosriver horse

2. B1informal

   Despite its herbivorous diet, the hippopotamus is considered one of the most dangerous animals in Africa due to its aggressive behavior.

   Animal perigoso

   • Hippopotamuses are responsible for many human fatalities in Africa.
   • Never get between a hippopotamus and the water.
   • The guide warned us about the aggressive hippopotamus nearby.