What is the Portuguese word for "porcupine"?

Learn how to say "porcupine" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

porcupine

Portuguese

porco-espinho

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Examples of how to use "porcupine" in Portuguese

English
A porcupine has sharp quills for defense.
Portuguese
Um porco-espinho tem espinhos afiados para defesa.
English
The porcupine climbed slowly up the tree.
Portuguese
O porco-espinho subiu lentamente na árvore.
English
A porcupine rolled into a tight ball.
Portuguese
Um porco-espinho se enrolou em uma bola bem apertada.
English
Did you see the porcupine yesterday?
Portuguese
Você viu o porco-espinho ontem?
English
The porcupine used its quills for defense.
Portuguese
O porco-espinho usou seus espinhos para se defender.
English
Children watched the porcupine from a distance.
Portuguese
As crianças assistiram ao porco-espinho de longe.

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A porcupine has sharp quills for defense.

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