Portuguese · Body & Health
"Liver" in Portuguese: fígado
o fígado
Liver in Portuguese is o fígado (masculine). Doctors say problema no fígado. On menus, fígado acebolado is a classic plate with onions.
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O médico pediu exame do fígado.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce fígado
Say it
FEE-gah-doo
/ˈfi.ɡa.du/
FEE-gah-doo. Stress FEE.
"Liver" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o fígado | the liver Organ or food. | Organ or food. |
| dor no fígado | liver pain Body complaint. | Body complaint. |
| fígado acebolado | liver and onions Menu classic. | Menu classic. |
| exame de fígado | liver test Medical. | Medical. |
| cuidado com o fígado | take care of your liver Health advice. | Health advice. |
How to use fígado in real life
- 1Checkup
O médico pediu exame do fígado.
The doctor ordered a liver test.
Fígado in medical talk.
- 2Boteco menu
Vou pedir o fígado acebolado.
I'll order the liver and onions.
Food sense.
- 3After a heavy week
Quero cuidar melhor do fígado.
I want to take better care of my liver.
Wellness phrasing.
Mistakes English speakers make with fígado
Incorrect: A fígado dói.
Correct: O fígado dói.
Fígado is masculine: o fígado.
Incorrect: Meu liver está mal.
Correct: Meu fígado está mal.
Use fígado, not English liver.
Good to know
Fígado acebolado is comfort food in many Brazilian botecos—loved or hated. Health chats link fígado to alcohol and fatty food. People say engordar o fígado half-jokingly after a party weekend.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing lunch
ChatPal
Você come fígado?
Do you eat liver?
You
Como. O fígado acebolado é bom aqui.
I do. The liver and onions is good here.
ChatPal
Então pede o fígado pra nós.
Then order the liver for us.
You
Pedido. Cuidado com o fígado depois!
Ordered. Careful with the liver later!
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FAQ
Common questions about "Liver" in Portuguese
Gender?
Masculine: o fígado.
Liver and onions?
Fígado acebolado.
Medical phrase?
Exame de fígado / problema no fígado.
Pronunciation?
Stress the first syllable: FEE-gah-doo.
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