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"Finger" in Portuguese: dedo
o dedo
Finger in Portuguese is o dedo. The plural is os dedos. You’ll hear dedo do pé for toe, so context matters.
Kitchen accident
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How to pronounce dedo
Say it
DEH-doo
/ˈde.du/
DEH-doo. Plural dedos is DEH-doos.
"Finger" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o dedo | the finger Standard body word. | Standard body word. |
| os dedos | the fingers Plural. | Plural. |
| dedo do pé | toe Literally foot finger. | Literally foot finger. |
| apontar com o dedo | to point with the finger Gesture phrase. | Gesture phrase. |
How to use dedo in real life
- 1Kitchen accident
Cortei o dedo na faca da cozinha.
I cut my finger on the kitchen knife.
O dedo for one finger.
- 2At the doctor
Este dedo está inchado desde ontem.
This finger has been swollen since yesterday.
Este dedo points to a specific finger.
- 3Counting
Mostre com o dedo quantos anos você tem.
Show with your finger how old you are.
Com o dedo for pointing/counting.
Mistakes English speakers make with dedo
Incorrect: A dedo dói.
Correct: O dedo dói.
Dedo is masculine: o dedo.
Incorrect: Meu finger está quebrado.
Correct: Meu dedo está quebrado.
Use dedo, not English finger.
Good to know
Dedo covers fingers and, with do pé, toes. Brazilians also say não aponta o dedo when telling kids not to point—gesture etiquette shows up early.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Bandaging a small cut
ChatPal
Qual dedo você machucou?
Which finger did you hurt?
You
O dedo indicador da mão direita.
The index finger on my right hand.
ChatPal
Vou limpar o dedo com álcool, ok?
I'll clean the finger with alcohol, okay?
You
Ok. Depois coloca um band-aid.
Okay. Then put on a band-aid.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Finger" in Portuguese
How do I say finger?
O dedo.
Plural?
Os dedos.
Toe?
Dedo do pé.
Gender?
Masculine: o dedo.
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