noun
- A monkey, especially a macaque or other Old World monkey.
Usage: Primarily used in Portuguese and Spanish; rare in English except in specialized or historical contexts.; Often refers specifically to macaques or similar primates found in Africa and Asia.
Examples
- The zoo's macaco exhibit attracted visitors from around the world.
- In Portuguese, the word macaco is commonly used to describe various monkey species.
- The researcher studied the behavior of the macaco in its natural habitat.