Portuguese · Body & Health
"Forehead" in Portuguese: testa
a testa
Forehead in Portuguese is a testa. Fever checks often start with a mão na testa.
Fever
Sua testa está quente — vamos medir a temperatura.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce testa
Say it
TEHS-tah
/ˈtes.ta/
TEHS-tah
"Forehead" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a testa | the forehead Singular. | Singular. |
| na testa | on the forehead Location. | Location. |
| testa quente | hot forehead Fever hint. | Fever hint. |
| rugas na testa | forehead wrinkles Description. | Description. |
How to use testa in real life
- 1Fever
Sua testa está quente — vamos medir a temperatura.
Your forehead is hot — let’s take your temperature.
Care check.
- 2Sunscreen
Passe protetor na testa também.
Put sunscreen on your forehead too.
Beach prep.
- 3Stress
Ele franze a testa quando pensa.
He furrows his forehead when he thinks.
Expression.
Mistakes English speakers make with testa
Incorrect: O testa está suada.
Correct: A testa está suada.
Testa is feminine.
Incorrect: Toquei o forehead dele.
Correct: Toquei a testa dele.
Use testa.
Good to know
A mão na testa is the classic Brazilian parent move for suspected fever. Sunglasses rest na testa when pushed up — casual beach style.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking on a sick friend
ChatPal
Posso sentir sua testa?
Can I feel your forehead?
You
Pode. A testa está quente mesmo.
Go ahead. My forehead really is hot.
ChatPal
Vou buscar o termômetro.
I’ll get the thermometer.
You
Obrigada. Água também, por favor.
Thanks. Water too, please.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Forehead" in Portuguese
Gender?
Feminine: a testa.
On the forehead?
Na testa.
Chin vs forehead?
Chin is queixo; forehead is testa.
Fever phrase?
Testa quente or mão na testa.
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