Portuguese · Body & Health
"Hip" in Portuguese: quadril
o quadril
Note: PT-PT: a anca
Hip in Portuguese is o quadril. European Portuguese often says a anca instead.
Physio
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How to pronounce quadril
Say it
kwah-DREEL
/qua.ˈdɾiw/
kwah-DREEL
"Hip" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o quadril | the hip Brazilian default. | Brazilian default. |
| a anca | the hip (PT-PT) European Portuguese. | European Portuguese. |
| dor no quadril | hip pain Health. | Health. |
| os quadris | the hips Plural. | Plural. |
How to use quadril in real life
- 1Physio
Sinto dor no quadril depois da corrida.
I feel pain in my hip after the run.
Health complaint.
- 2Dance class
Move o quadril no ritmo da música.
Move your hip to the rhythm of the music.
Movement.
- 3Measurement
A costureira mediu o quadril com a fita.
The tailor measured the hip with the tape.
Fitting.
Mistakes English speakers make with quadril
Incorrect: A quadril dói.
Correct: O quadril dói.
Quadril is masculine in Brazilian Portuguese. (PT-PT: a anca)
Incorrect: Machuquei o hip.
Correct: Machuquei o quadril.
Use quadril in Brazil.
Good to know
Brazilian clinics and gyms say quadril. In Portugal anca is common — same body part, different everyday noun. Samba and funk talk also mentions movimento de quadril.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a long walk
ChatPal
Seu quadril está doendo?
Does your hip hurt?
You
Um pouco. O quadril esquerdo cansou.
A little. The left hip got tired.
ChatPal
Vamos sentar cinco minutos.
Let’s sit five minutes.
You
Boa ideia. Obrigada.
Good idea. Thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Hip" in Portuguese
Brazilian word?
O quadril.
European Portuguese?
Often a anca (PT-PT).
Hip pain?
Dor no quadril.
Plural?
Os quadris.
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