Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Body
Hi Portuguese learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the most important Portuguese words related to the body. Knowing these words will help you to understand and communicate better in Portuguese. Let's get started!
Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: At a Party, Slang, Fruits & Movie and Theatre.
Parts of the Body[edit | edit source]
Head[edit | edit source]
The head is the uppermost part of the body. It contains the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
| Portuguese | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| cabeça | /kaˈbɛsɐ/ | head |
| olho | /ˈoʎu/ | eye |
| orelha | /oˈɾɛʎɐ/ | ear |
| nariz | /naˈɾiʒ/ | nose |
| boca | /ˈbokɐ/ | mouth |
Arms and Legs[edit | edit source]
The arms and legs are the two main parts of the body used for movement.
| Portuguese | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| braço | /ˈbɾaso/ | arm |
| perna | /ˈpɛɾnɐ/ | leg |
| mão | /ˈmɐ̃w/ | hand |
| pé | /ˈpe/ | foot |
| dedo | /ˈdɛdu/ | finger |
Torso[edit | edit source]
The torso is the central part of the body. It includes the chest, abdomen, and back.
| Portuguese | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| tórax | /toˈɾaʃ/ | chest |
| abdômen | /abˈdomẽj/ | abdomen |
| costas | /ˈkostɐʃ/ | back |
| ombro | /ˈõbɾu/ | shoulder |
| quadril | /kwɐˈdɾiɫ/ | hip |
Other Parts[edit | edit source]
There are other parts of the body that are important to know.
| Portuguese | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| pescoço | /pesˈkoʃu/ | neck |
| joelho | /ʒuˈeʎu/ | knee |
| cotovelo | /kotuˈvɛlu/ | elbow |
| pulso | /ˈpuʎsu/ | wrist |
| tornozelo | /tuɾnuˈzɛlu/ | ankle |
Practice[edit | edit source]
To improve your Portuguese Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Videos[edit | edit source]
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
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Sources[edit | edit source]
- 50 Parts of the Body in Portuguese
- Body Parts in Portuguese
- Body Parts in Portuguese - Portuguese Vocabulary