How to Say ‘Emotional support animal’ in Portuguese
Animal de apoio emocional
ah-nee-MAL deh ah-POY-oo eh-mo-si-o-NAL
[ah-nee-MAL deh ah-POY-oo eh-mo-si-o-NAL]
💬 Usage Tip: A phrase used similarly in Portugal, where pet therapy is recognized.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Pets are not only companions but also play roles in emotional well-being.
Phrase Breakdown
Animal
[ah-nee-MAL]
Animal
A living organism that feeds on organic matter.
Este cão é um animal de apoio emocional.
This dog is an emotional support animal.
De apoio
deh ah-POY-oo
Words in this phrase
de
[deh]
Of
Indicating an association between two entities.
Ele possui um animal de apoio emocional.
He has an emotional support animal.
apoio
[ah-POY-oo]
Support
Material assistance to help someone or something.
Ela necessita de um animal de apoio emocional.
She needs an emotional support animal.
emocional
[eh-mo-si-o-NAL]
Emotional
Relating to a person's emotions.
O gato serve como animal de apoio emocional.
The cat acts as an emotional support animal.
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