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"Chin" in Portuguese: queixo
o queixo
Chin in Portuguese is o queixo. You might hear queixo caído for a surprised look.
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How to pronounce queixo
Say it
KAY-shoo
/ˈkej.zu/
KAY-shoo
"Chin" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o queixo | the chin Singular. | Singular. |
| queixo caído | jaw dropped / stunned Idiom. | Idiom. |
| no queixo | on the chin Location. | Location. |
| queixo rachado | cleft chin Description. | Description. |
How to use queixo in real life
- 1Shaving
Cortei o queixo sem querer com a lâmina.
I nicked my chin by accident with the blade.
Grooming mishap.
- 2Surprise
Fiquei de queixo caído com a notícia.
My jaw dropped at the news.
Idiom with queixo.
- 3Gym form
Mantém o queixo paralelo ao chão.
Keep your chin parallel to the floor.
Posture tip.
Mistakes English speakers make with queixo
Incorrect: A queixo dói.
Correct: O queixo dói.
Queixo is masculine.
Incorrect: Machuquei o chin.
Correct: Machuquei o queixo.
Use queixo.
Good to know
Queixo caído is a friendly idiom for being stunned. In sports commentary you also hear golpe no queixo. For everyday learners, o queixo is the body part itself.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After bumping into a door
ChatPal
Seu queixo está vermelho!
Your chin is red!
You
Bati o queixo na porta do armário.
I hit my chin on the closet door.
ChatPal
Quer gelo?
Want ice?
You
Quero. Obrigada.
Yes. Thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Chin" in Portuguese
Gender?
Masculine: o queixo.
Jaw dropped idiom?
Ficar de queixo caído.
Cheek vs chin?
Cheek is bochecha; chin is queixo.
Plural?
Os queixos (rare in daily talk).
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