This is the 10574th most frequent Portuguese word.
fox
The Portuguese word "fox" does not exist; it is English. The Portuguese word for "fox" is "raposa," referring to a wild animal with a bushy tail.
In this sentence, 'raposa' refers to the animal metaphorically associated with cunning.
A raposa é conhecida por sua astúcia.
The fox is known for its cunning.
Here, 'raposa' is used metaphorically to describe someone's cleverness.
Ela é uma raposa no sentido figurado, sempre encontra uma solução criativa.
She is a fox figuratively speaking, always finding a creative solution.
Usage of 'raposa' as a character representing clever or deceitful traits in a traditional story.