fêmea

fêmea

Female; the sex of an organism that can produce eggs or offspring.

Here, 'fêmea' is used as a noun to specify the gender of the animal referring to female.

A tigresa na selva é uma fêmea feroz.

The tigress in the jungle is a fierce female.

In this sentence, 'fêmea' is used as an adjective to describe the type of electrical connector indicating a receptacle design.

Neste aparelho elétrico, a tomada fêmea conecta-se ao plugue macho.

In this electrical device, the female socket connects to the male plug.

Here, 'fêmea' acts as a noun indicating the gender of the bird.

A fêmea do pássaro constrói o ninho no início da primavera.

The female bird builds the nest at the beginning of spring.