Portuguese · Body & Health
"Leg" in Portuguese: perna
a perna
Leg in Portuguese is a perna. Plurals are as pernas. Useful lines include dói a perna and perna direita / esquerda.
After a hike
Minha perna esquerda está cansada demais.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce perna
Say it
PEHR-nah
/ˈpeʁ.na/
PEHR-nah. Clear open e.
"Leg" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a perna | the leg Singular. | Singular. |
| as pernas | the legs Plural. | Plural. |
| perna direita / esquerda | right / left leg Medical detail. | Medical detail. |
| dor na perna | leg pain Symptom phrase. | Symptom phrase. |
| cruzar as pernas | to cross your legs Body posture. | Body posture. |
How to use perna in real life
- 1After a hike
Minha perna esquerda está cansada demais.
My left leg is too tired.
Specifies which leg.
- 2Doctor visit
Sinto dor na perna quando corro.
I feel pain in my leg when I run.
Clear symptom line.
- 3Crowded bus
Cuidado para não bater a perna no banco.
Careful not to hit your leg on the seat.
Everyday warning.
Mistakes English speakers make with perna
Incorrect: O perna dói.
Correct: A perna dói.
Perna is feminine: a perna.
Incorrect: Minha leg está inchada.
Correct: Minha perna está inchada.
Use Portuguese perna.
Good to know
Perna appears in sports, dance, and medical talk. Brazilians also say de pernas para o ar for upside down, playfully. For thigh specifically you may hear coxa.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Stretching after a run
ChatPal
Sua perna melhorou?
Did your leg get better?
You
A perna direita ainda puxa um pouco.
My right leg still pulls a bit.
ChatPal
Alonga a perna com calma.
Stretch the leg slowly.
You
Vou alongar as duas pernas agora.
I'll stretch both legs now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Leg" in Portuguese
Singular and plural?
A perna, as pernas.
Left leg?
Perna esquerda.
Gender?
Feminine: a perna.
Leg pain?
Dor na perna.
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