pet

• Diz-se de animal criado para convivência ou prazer, ou de algo considerado favorito ou estimado.

Describes an animal kept for companionship or pleasure, or something that is treated as a favorite.

1. Favorite or cherishedA2informal

   Denoting something that is a particular favorite or is treated with special affection.

   Favorito

   • That's my pet theory about why the project failed.
   • He has a pet peeve about people being late.
   • Her pet subject is ancient history.

   Sinônimoscherisheddarlingdearfavoredfavoritespecialtreasured

   Antônimosdislikedneglected

• Substantivo que designa um animal doméstico ou domesticado, criado para convivência, companhia, prazer ou afeto.

A noun referring to a domestic or tamed animal kept for companionship, pleasure, or affection.

1. Domestic animalA1formal

   An animal kept for companionship or pleasure, rather than for work or food.

   Animal de estimação

   • She has a pet cat named Whiskers.
   • Many people consider dogs to be loyal pets.
   • He takes his pet rabbit for a walk in the park.

2. Favourite personB2informal

   A person who is treated with special favor or affection, often in a slightly derogatory sense.

   Favorito

   • The teacher's pet always gets the best grades.
   • He's the boss's pet, so he gets all the easy tasks.
   • Don't be such a pet; you're not the only one here.

   Sinônimosdarlingfavoritefavouritegolden boy

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de acariciar ou afagar um animal, passando a mão pelo pelo ou dando leves tapinhas como sinal de carinho. Também pode se referir a fazer carinho em alguém de forma afetuosa.

A verb used to indicate the act of stroking or patting an animal gently as a sign of affection.

1. Stroke or caressA1formal

   To touch or stroke an animal gently as a sign of affection.

   Acariciar

   • She loves to pet her cat every evening.
   • He gently petted the dog behind its ears.
   • Children should be taught how to properly pet animals.

   Sinônimoscaressfondlenuzzlepatstroke

   Antônimosabusebeathitkickmistreatneglectpunchslapstrike

2. Show affectionB1informal

   To touch someone in a gentle, loving way.

   Acariciar

   • They were petting each other on the park bench.
   • She petted his arm while they talked.
   • The couple spent the evening petting and cuddling.

   Sinônimoscaresscuddlefondlepatstroke

   Antônimoshitkickpunchslapstrike