Portuguese · Body & Health
"Elbow" in Portuguese: cotovelo
o cotovelo
Elbow in Portuguese is o cotovelo. Say dor no cotovelo for elbow pain. Cotovelada is an elbow jab, sometimes literal, sometimes figurative.
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How to pronounce cotovelo
Say it
koh-toh-VEH-loo
/ko.to.ˈve.lu/
koh-toh-VEH-loo. Stress on VEH.
"Elbow" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o cotovelo | elbow Default. | Default. |
| dor no cotovelo | elbow pain Symptom. | Symptom. |
| cotovelada | elbow jab / nudge Action or figurative dig. | Action or figurative dig. |
| apoiar o cotovelo | to rest your elbow Posture. | Posture. |
| cotovelo esquerdo / direito | left / right elbow Side. | Side. |
How to use cotovelo in real life
- 1Gym
Senti uma fisgada no cotovelo no levantamento.
I felt a twinge in my elbow on the lift.
No cotovelo.
- 2Desk work
Não apoie o cotovelo na quina afiada da mesa.
Don't rest your elbow on the sharp edge of the desk.
Ergonomics tip.
- 3Crowd
Alguém bateu o cotovelo em mim sem querer no metrô.
Someone bumped their elbow into me by accident on the metro.
Bater o cotovelo.
Mistakes English speakers make with cotovelo
Incorrect: A cotovelo.
Correct: O cotovelo.
Cotovelo is masculine.
Incorrect: Dói meu elbow.
Correct: Dói meu cotovelo.
Use cotovelo, not English elbow.
Good to know
Cotovelo is straightforward clinic vocabulary. Cotovelada can be a literal jab in a crowd or a figurative dig in conversation—tone decides. Desk workers complain about dor no cotovelo as much as athletes do.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a pickup basketball game
ChatPal
Seu cotovelo está inchado?
Is your elbow swollen?
You
Um pouco. Bati o cotovelo no chão.
A little. I hit my elbow on the floor.
ChatPal
Gelo no cotovelo agora, sério.
Ice on the elbow now, seriously.
You
Vou fazer. O cotovelo ainda lateja.
I will. The elbow is still throbbing.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Elbow" in Portuguese
Masculine or feminine?
Masculine: o cotovelo.
How do I say elbow pain?
Dor no cotovelo.
What is cotovelada?
An elbow jab, literal or figurative.
Left elbow?
Cotovelo esquerdo.
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