rabo

Meaning

1. (masculine) tail
2. (masculine) shaft; handle
3. (masculine) peduncle

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈrabo/

Etymology

Inherited from Latin: rāpum

In summary

From Old Galician-Portuguese rabo, probably from Latin rāpum (“turnip”).

Sentences

O rabo é case tan longo coma a cabeza e o corpo .

The tail is almost as long as the head and body.

Unha característica interesante nas lagartas é a capacidade de rexenerar o seu rabo .

An interesting feature in lizards is the ability to regenerate their ass.

Poden desprender o rabo cando liscan dos depredadores.

They can detach their tails when they leave predators.