Portuguese · Body & Health
"Knee" in Portuguese: joelho
o joelho
Knee in Portuguese is o joelho, masculine. Plural is os joelhos. For pain say Meu joelho dói or Estou com dor no joelho.
At the gym
Sinto uma dor no joelho depois da corrida.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce joelho
Say it
zho-EH-lyoo
/ˈʒoe.ʎu/
zho-EH-lyoo — soft j like measure, stress EH.
"Knee" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o joelho | the knee Default noun. | Default noun. |
| dor no joelho | knee pain Clinic and gym talk. | Clinic and gym talk. |
| joelheira | knee brace / sleeve Sports gear. | Sports gear. |
| no joelho | on/in the knee Location phrase. | Location phrase. |
How to use joelho in real life
- 1At the gym
Sinto uma dor no joelho depois da corrida.
I feel pain in my knee after the run.
Dor no + body part is the pain pattern.
- 2At the doctor
O joelho inchou ontem à noite.
The knee swelled last night.
Inchar is common with injuries.
- 3Helping a child
Ele ralou o joelho no parque.
He scraped his knee at the park.
Ralar o joelho is everyday kid-injury talk.
Mistakes English speakers make with joelho
Incorrect: A joelho dói.
Correct: O joelho dói.
Joelho is masculine: o joelho.
Incorrect: Meus joelhes doem.
Correct: Meus joelhos doem.
Plural is joelhos.
Good to know
Football and beach sports make joelho a common clinic word in Brazil. Pharmacies freely sell joelheira sleeves, and people talk about knee pain casually after weekend games.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a pickup soccer game
ChatPal
Seu joelho está bem depois daquela entrada?
Is your knee okay after that tackle?
You
O joelho late um pouco, mas consigo andar.
The knee throbs a bit, but I can walk.
ChatPal
Põe gelo no joelho e descansa hoje.
Put ice on the knee and rest today.
You
Vou fazer isso. Valeu por olhar o joelho.
I'll do that. Thanks for checking the knee.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Knee" in Portuguese
How do I say my knee hurts?
Meu joelho dói or Estou com dor no joelho.
What is the plural?
Os joelhos.
How do I say knee brace?
Joelheira.
Is joelho masculine?
Yes: o joelho.
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