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!
Parts of the Body
Head
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
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
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
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
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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