Body Parts in Portuguese – A Dica do Dia, Free

Hey friends! Are you ready to learn the names of body parts in Portuguese? Today we will learn many different and important words related to the body: head, foot, heart, face, eyes, hand, neck, brain, nose, legs in Portuguese, and much more! From limbs to organs, at the end of this class, you’ll be an expert in the human body vocabulary in Portuguese! Ah, once you feel safe, listen to our Body Parts in Portuguese podcast at the end of this dica and practice even off-screen!

Head in Portuguese

A cabeça	Head
O rosto / A cara / A face	Face
A nuca	Nape
O cabelo	Hair
A barba	Beard
O bigode	Mustache
A testa	Forehead
A sobrancelha	Eyebrow
Os olhos	Eyes
Os cílios	Eyelashes
A bochecha	Cheeks
O nariz	Nose
A boca	Mouth
Os lábios	Lips
A orelha	Ear
O queixo	Chin
O maxilar	Jaw
A língua	Tongue
Os dentes	Teeth

Pronunciation of Face in Portuguese

Let’s take a look at this video and learn to pronounce the names of parts of our face in Portuguese! Meet Moisés and Roberta!

So friends, can you now describe Roberta in Portuguese? Can you say the colors of your eyes in Portuguese? Mine are green! Do you now know how to say heart and hand in Portuguese?

Chest and Belly in Portuguese

O tórax	Thorax
O pescoço	Neck
A clavícula	Clavicle
Os ombros	Shoulders
O peito	Chest
A barriga	Belly
O umbigo	Belly button
As costas	Back
A cintura	Waist

Arms and Hand in Portuguese

Os membros superiores	Upper limbs
Os braços	Arms
O antebraço	Forearm
O cotovelo	Elbow
O pulso	Wrist
As mãos	Hands
Os dedos	Fingers
O dedo polegar	Thumbs
O dedo indicador	Index finger
O dedo médio	Middle finger
O dedo anelar	Ring finger
O dedo mindinho	Little finger

Legs and Foot in Portuguese

Os membros inferiores	Lower Limbs
O quadril	Hip
A coxa	Thigh
As pernas	Legs
Os joelhos	Knees
O tornozelo	Ankle
O calcanhar	Heel
Os pés	Feet
Os dedos do pé	Toes

Organs in Portuguese

Os órgãos	Organs
O cérebro	Brain
O coração	Heart
Os pulmões	Lungs
O estômago	Stomach
Os rins	Kidneys
O fígado	Liver
O intestino	Intestines
A bexiga	Bladder
A pele	Skin
O pênis	Penis
A vagina	Vagina
O útero	Uterus

Describing Someone

Let’s take a look at a short text that includes parts of the body. In this text, we will meet Marina and Tiago. Do you which verb tenses we usually use to describe people? If you want to know more learn Portuguese online with us!

Marina é baixa, tem os cabelos vermelhos, os olhos castanhos e grandes. As sobrancelhas da Marina são finas e as pestanas são longas. Ela tem o nariz pequeno e a boca grande. Os dentes da Marina são muito brancos e ela tem um sorriso bonito. Ela tem o pescoço fino, os braços e as mãos longas. Marina tem as pernas longas, joelhos fortes e gosta de praticar atletismo.
Tiago, o namorado de Marina, também pratica esportes. Ele adora natação. Ele tem os ombros e as costas largas e é muito alto. Infelizmente ele não pode nadar essa semana pois teve uma forte câimbra na perna. Marina tem os pés pequenos e Tiago tem os pés grandes e ambos gostam muito de usar chinelos.

Translation

Marina is short, has red hair, and large brown eyes. Marina’s eyebrows are thin and her eyelashes are long. She has a small nose and a big mouth. Marina’s teeth are very white and she has a beautiful smile. She has a fine neck, and long arms and hands. Marina has long legs, strong knees and likes to practice athletics. 
Tiago, Marina’s boyfriend also plays sports. He loves swimming. He has broad shoulders and back and is very tall. Unfortunately he cannot swim this week because had a strong muscle contract in the calf. Marina has small feet and Tiago has big feet and they both are very fond of using flip-flops.

Listen, Feel, and Practice: Body Parts in Portuguese Podcast

You’ve learned how to name and recognize body parts in Portuguese — now it’s time to hear them in real Brazilian context. In this podcast episode, we use the same body-related vocabulary you just studied to show how Brazilians actually talk about their bodies in everyday life: describing pain, going to the doctor, talking about exercise, beauty, health, and daily sensations.

You’ll hear natural expressions that go far beyond simple lists of words — the kind of Portuguese you’ll encounter at the gym, at the pharmacy, during a doctor’s appointment, or even in casual conversations with friends. And if you want to challenge yourself even more, you can also listen to this episode in our Portuguese-only podcast for full immersion.

If English isn’t your native language, we also offer Spanish and French versions, so you can choose the one that best fits your level. Press play, train your ear, and let Portuguese move through your body — because learning body parts in Portuguese makes much more sense when you hear them used in real life.

Now that we know the body parts and organs in Brazilian Portuguese we can describe a person’s physique. Can you name heart, face, eyes, hand, neck, brain, nose and legs in Portuguese? Describe yourself or a friend of yours for us and send us a message via our Facebook!

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