In heat Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈhit
in HEET
ˈɪn/ /hˈiːt
in HEET
Definition
To be "in heat" means an animal (usually a female) is ready to mate and can reproduce. This phrase is used about animals, not people.
Usage & Nuances
Almost always refers to female mammals. Considered a scientific or veterinary term; do not use about people. Common in 'my dog is in heat.' Not related to being hot from the weather.
Spanish: en celoPortuguese (BR): no cio - no cio (fêmea)Portuguese (PT): no cio - no cio (fêmea)Chinese (Simplified): 发情Chinese (Traditional): 發情Hindi: हीट मेंArabic: في حالة شبقBengali: গর্ভধারণের উপযোগী - হীট এ থাকাRussian: в охотеJapanese: 発情しているVietnamese: động dụcKorean: 발정 중인Turkish: kızgınlıktaUrdu: حیض میں - جفتی کے لیے تیارIndonesian: birahi - dalam masa birahi
Example Sentences
My cat is in heat.
basic
The dog became restless when she was in heat.
basic
Rabbits are often in heat throughout the year.
basic
If your puppy is in heat, you'll notice changes in her behavior.
natural
Shelters keep male and female cats separate when one is in heat.
natural
She adopted a stray dog that turned out to be in heat.
natural