No. 4,240 in Portuguese
wolf
The Portuguese word "lobo" means "wolf" in English.
In a sentence
O lobo uivou na floresta à meia-noite.
The wolf howled in the forest at midnight.
The word 'lobo' refers to the animal (wolf) in its natural habitat.
Ele agiu como um lobo solitário durante toda a reunião.
He acted like a lone wolf throughout the meeting.
The word 'lobo' is used metaphorically to describe someone who prefers solitude or acts independently, likening them to a wolf.
Na história, a menina se transforma em um lobo ao cair da lua cheia.
In the story, the girl turns into a wolf under the full moon's light.
The word 'lobo' here is part of a fantasy context, describing a mythical transformation.
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