Portuguese · Body & Health
"Foot" in Portuguese: pé
o pé
Foot in Portuguese is o pé. Plurals are os pés. Useful lines include dói o pé and estou de pé for standing.
After walking
Meu pé direito está inchado demais.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce pé
Say it
peh / pehs
/ˈpɛ/
peh. Open e; plural pés is pehs.
"Foot" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o pé | the foot Singular. | Singular. |
| os pés | the feet Plural. | Plural. |
| dor no pé | foot pain Symptom. | Symptom. |
| descalço / a pé | barefoot / on foot Related expressions. | Related expressions. |
| pé direito / esquerdo | right / left foot Detail. | Detail. |
How to use pé in real life
- 1After walking
Meu pé direito está inchado demais.
My right foot is too swollen.
Specifies which foot.
- 2Shoe shop
Esse tênis aperta o pé na frente.
This sneaker squeezes the front of the foot.
Fitting talk.
- 3Getting around
Vamos a pé até a praça?
Shall we go on foot to the square?
A pé means walking.
Mistakes English speakers make with pé
Incorrect: A pé está doendo (meaning the body part).
Correct: O pé está doendo.
The body part is o pé. A pé means on foot.
Incorrect: Meus foots doem.
Correct: Meus pés doem.
Plural is pés.
Good to know
A pé means on foot, while o pé is the body part—articles matter. Brazilians also say de pé for standing up. Beach culture means lots of barefoot (descalço) talk near the sand.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Resting after a long walk
ChatPal
Seu pé melhorou?
Did your foot get better?
You
O pé esquerdo ainda dói um pouco.
My left foot still hurts a bit.
ChatPal
Senta e descansa o pé.
Sit and rest your foot.
You
Vou. Esse pé não aguenta mais subir morro.
I will. This foot can't handle more hills.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Foot" in Portuguese
Singular and plural?
O pé, os pés.
On foot?
A pé.
Foot pain?
Dor no pé.
Gender?
Masculine: o pé.
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