Portuguese · Body & Health
"Kidney" in Portuguese: rim
o rim
Kidney in Portuguese is o rim. The plural is os rins. Doctors may say rim direito or rim esquerdo for right and left kidney.
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How to pronounce rim
Say it
hing
/ˈʁim/
hing (nasal, like 'heeng'). One syllable: rim.
"Kidney" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o rim | kidney Anatomy default. | Anatomy default. |
| os rins | kidneys Plural. | Plural. |
| dor no rim | kidney pain Symptom talk. | Symptom talk. |
| cálculo no rim | kidney stone Medical. | Medical. |
| rim de porco | pork kidney Food context; less everyday. | Food context; less everyday. |
How to use rim in real life
- 1Doctor visit
Sinto uma dor forte perto do rim esquerdo.
I feel a sharp pain near my left kidney.
Rim esquerdo for left side.
- 2Lab results
O exame mostrou que o rim está funcionando bem.
The test showed the kidney is working well.
O rim in clinical talk.
- 3Family health
Meu tio fez um transplante de rim no ano passado.
My uncle had a kidney transplant last year.
Transplante de rim.
Mistakes English speakers make with rim
Incorrect: A rim.
Correct: O rim.
Rim is masculine: o rim, os rins.
Incorrect: Eu tenho dor no kidney.
Correct: Eu tenho dor no rim.
Use rim, not the English word.
Good to know
In clinics and pharmacies, Brazilians say rim without softening slang. For pain, people may point to the lower back and say dor no rim even when it might be muscle strain—doctors then clarify. Keep the register calm and clear at appointments.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At a clinic reception
ChatPal
A dor está mais perto do rim ou das costas?
Is the pain closer to the kidney or the back?
You
Acho que é no rim direito.
I think it's in the right kidney.
ChatPal
O médico vai pedir exame de rim hoje.
The doctor will order a kidney test today.
You
Tudo bem. Quero cuidar bem do rim.
Okay. I want to take good care of the kidney.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Kidney" in Portuguese
What is the plural?
Os rins.
How do I say left kidney?
Rim esquerdo.
Masculine or feminine?
Masculine: o rim.
How do I say kidney stone?
Cálculo no rim or pedra no rim in everyday talk.
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