Portuguese · Body & Health
"Chest" in Portuguese: peito
o peito
Chest in Portuguese is o peito (masculine). Doctors and athletes say dor no peito for chest pain. Peito also names chicken breast on a menu: peito de frango.
At the clinic
Sinto uma pressão no peito desde ontem.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce peito
Say it
PAY-too
/ˈpej.tu/
PAY-too. Stress PAY; the ei sounds like English pay.
"Chest" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o peito | the chest Body part; masculine. | Body part; masculine. |
| dor no peito | chest pain Medical or urgent talk. | Medical or urgent talk. |
| peito de frango | chicken breast Food sense of peito. | Food sense of peito. |
| abrir o peito | open up emotionally Figurative: speak from the heart. | Figurative: speak from the heart. |
| peito inchado | swollen chest / puffed-up pride Literal or joking pride. | Literal or joking pride. |
How to use peito in real life
- 1At the clinic
Sinto uma pressão no peito desde ontem.
I've felt pressure in my chest since yesterday.
No peito is the usual location phrase.
- 2Gym talk
Hoje treinei peito e tríceps.
Today I trained chest and triceps.
Gym slang drops the article often.
- 3Ordering lunch
Quero o peito de frango grelhado.
I want the grilled chicken breast.
Menu peito means the breast cut.
Mistakes English speakers make with peito
Incorrect: Dor na peito.
Correct: Dor no peito.
Peito is masculine: no peito, not na peito.
Incorrect: Meu chest dói.
Correct: Meu peito dói.
Use peito, not English chest.
Good to know
In body talk peito is the chest area; seio usually means breast in a more intimate or clinical sense. On menus peito de frango is completely ordinary. For heart-attack urgency, Brazilians still say dor no peito and seek help fast.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking workout sore spots
ChatPal
Seu peito está dolorido depois da academia?
Is your chest sore after the gym?
You
Sim, o peito esquerdo mais.
Yes, the left chest more.
ChatPal
Alonga um pouco e bebe água.
Stretch a bit and drink water.
You
Vou. Se doer o peito em repouso, aviso.
I will. If the chest hurts at rest, I'll say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Chest" in Portuguese
Is peito masculine?
Yes: o peito, no peito.
Peito or seio?
Peito for chest/breast cut; seio often for breast anatomy.
How do I say chest pain?
Dor no peito.
Does peito mean chicken?
Peito de frango means chicken breast on menus.
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