Portuguese Word · Intermediate
filhote
cub (youth of an animal)
Pronunciation: /fiˈʎɔ.t͡ʃi/
Meaning
pup; cub (youth of an animal)
Example
Não deixe de comer um filé de filhote, peixe típico amazônico.
I use the word "filhote".
Practice tips
- Practice filhote out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese word is for intermediate-level learners.