When talking about insects in Portuguese, formiga refers to an ant. It's a very common word, so it's good to know. You'll often hear it in phrases like "um formigueiro" (an anthill) or "trabalhar como uma formiga" (to work like an ant), which means to be a hard worker. So, if you see a tiny creature crawling on the ground, and it's an ant, you know to call it a formiga!
व्याकरण पैटर्न
वाक्य संरचनाएँ
A {formiga} é pequena.
A formiga é pequena. (The ant is small.)
Eu vejo uma {formiga}.
Eu vejo uma formiga. (I see an ant.)
As {formigas} andam em fila.
As formigas andam em fila. (The ants walk in a line.)
Cuidado com as {formigas} na comida.
Cuidado com as formigas na comida. (Be careful with the ants in the food.)
A colônia de {formigas} é muito organizada.
A colônia de formigas é muito organizada. (The ant colony is very organized.)
As {formigas} são conhecidas por sua força.
As formigas são conhecidas por sua força. (Ants are known for their strength.)
A engenhosidade das {formigas} em construir seus ninhos é fascinante.
A engenhosidade das formigas em construir seus ninhos é fascinante. (The ingenuity of ants in building their nests is fascinating.)
É impressionante como as {formigas} trabalham juntas para sobreviver.
É impressionante como as formigas trabalham juntas para sobreviver. (It's impressive how ants work together to survive.)
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालThe word 'formiga' comes from Latin 'formica'. It's been used in Portuguese for a long time.
Yes, just like in English, there are many types of 'formigas' (ants), such as 'formiga-correição' (army ant) or 'formiga-saúva' (leafcutter ant). You usually just need to know 'formiga' for general conversation.
You can say:
- 'A formiga é um inseto pequeno.' (The ant is a small insect.)
- 'Vi uma formiga no chão.' (I saw an ant on the floor.)
The plural is 'formigas'. Just add an 's' at the end, like many Portuguese nouns.
Yes, a common one is 'trabalhar como uma formiga', meaning 'to work like an ant', which describes someone who works very hard and diligently.
It's pronounced 'for-MEE-gah'. The 'o' is like the 'o' in 'for', and the 'i' is like the 'ee' in 'see'. The 'g' is soft, like the 'g' in 'garage'.
'Formiga' is a feminine noun. So you'll use 'a formiga' (the ant) and 'as formigas' (the ants).
Other small insects include 'aranha' (spider), 'mosca' (fly), and 'mosquito' (mosquito). It's good to learn them one by one.
No, in standard Portuguese, 'formiga' almost exclusively refers to the insect. You won't hear it used in other common contexts.
The diminutive is 'formiguinha'. It means 'little ant' and is often used endearingly or to emphasize smallness.
खुद को परखो 6 सवाल
A _____ é um inseto social que vive em colônias.
The sentence describes a social insect living in colonies, which is characteristic of an ant (formiga).
As _____ organizam-se em sociedades complexas com divisão de trabalho.
The sentence talks about complex societies and division of labor, typical of ants (formigas).
Vi uma fila de _____ carregando migalhas para o formigueiro.
Ants (formigas) are known for carrying crumbs to their anthill (formigueiro).
A picada de algumas _____ pode ser bastante dolorosa.
Certain species of ants (formigas) are known for their painful bites.
É impressionante como uma pequena _____ consegue carregar algo tão grande.
The sentence highlights the impressive strength of a small ant (formiga) carrying something large.
O piquenique foi invadido por um exército de _____ famintas.
Ants (formigas) are commonly associated with invading picnics in large numbers.
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संबंधित सामग्री
nature के और शब्द
à beira
B1On the edge or brink of.
à beira de
B1On the edge of; almost in a state of.
à distância
A2At a far point in space or time.
a favor de
B1In favor of; supporting.
à sombra
A2In an area of darkness or coolness caused by the blocking of direct sunlight.
à volta
A2Around; in the vicinity.
abanar
A2To wave or swing back and forth, like an animal's tail; to wag.
abater
B1To cut down (a tree); to kill (an animal).
Abelha
A2Bee; a stinging winged insect that produces honey.
abeto
A2An evergreen coniferous tree, typically with flat needles.
