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"Lung" in Portuguese: pulmão
o pulmão
Lung in Portuguese is o pulmão. The plural is os pulmões. In clinics you will hear capacidade pulmonar and problemas no pulmão.
Doctor
O exame do pulmão saiu normal, sem sombra.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce pulmão
Say it
pool-MOWN / pool-MOYNS
/puw.ˈmɐ̃w̃/
pool-MOWN (nasal ão). Plural pool-MOYNS.
"Lung" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o pulmão | lung Singular. | Singular. |
| os pulmões | lungs Plural. | Plural. |
| pulmão direito / esquerdo | right / left lung Clinical. | Clinical. |
| capacidade pulmonar | lung capacity Fitness/medical. | Fitness/medical. |
| infecção no pulmão | lung infection Symptom talk. | Symptom talk. |
How to use pulmão in real life
- 1Doctor
O exame do pulmão saiu normal, sem sombra.
The lung exam came back normal, no shadow.
O pulmão in clinical results.
- 2Exercise
Depois da corrida o pulmão pedia ar fresco.
After the run my lung wanted fresh air.
Everyday exertion talk.
- 3Smoking quit
Quero cuidar melhor do pulmão a partir de agora.
I want to take better care of my lung from now on.
Health goal.
Mistakes English speakers make with pulmão
Incorrect: A pulmão.
Correct: O pulmão.
Pulmão is masculine.
Incorrect: Meu lung dói.
Correct: Meu pulmão dói.
Use pulmão, not English lung.
Good to know
Pulmão appears in health campaigns, gym talk, and pollution complaints in big cities. Plural pulmões is what doctors usually discuss for overall lung health.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a check-up
ChatPal
O médico falou alguma coisa do pulmão?
Did the doctor say anything about the lung?
You
Disse que o pulmão esquerdo está bem.
He said the left lung is fine.
ChatPal
Que alívio. Cuida do pulmão no ar seco.
What a relief. Take care of your lung in the dry air.
You
Vou beber mais água pelo pulmão também.
I'll drink more water for the lung too.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Lung" in Portuguese
What is the plural?
Os pulmões.
Masculine or feminine?
Masculine: o pulmão.
How do I say lungs (both)?
Os pulmões.
How do I say lung capacity?
Capacidade pulmonar.
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