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"Toe" in Portuguese: dedo do pé
o dedo do pé
Toe in Portuguese is o dedo do pé, literally finger of the foot. Dedos do pé is the plural. Dedão do pé is the big toe.
Pain
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How to pronounce dedo do pé
Say it
DEH-doo doo PEH
/ˈde.du ˈdo ˈpɛ/
DEH-doo doo PEH. Keep the whole phrase together.
"Toe" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o dedo do pé | toe Default phrase. | Default phrase. |
| os dedos do pé | toes Plural. | Plural. |
| dedão do pé | big toe Largest toe. | Largest toe. |
| unha do dedo do pé | toenail Nail. | Nail. |
| dedo da mão | finger Contrast with hand. | Contrast with hand. |
How to use dedo do pé in real life
- 1Pain
Bati o dedo do pé na quina da mesa.
I stubbed my toe on the corner of the table.
Classic mishap.
- 2Shoes
Esse tênis aperta o dedo do pé esquerdo.
These sneakers squeeze my left toe.
Fit problem.
- 3Beach
A areia quente queimou o dedo do pé por um segundo.
The hot sand burned my toe for a second.
Summer moment.
Mistakes English speakers make with dedo do pé
Incorrect: Meu toe dói.
Correct: Meu dedo do pé dói.
Use the full phrase dedo do pé.
Incorrect: Dói o dedo (when you mean toe).
Correct: Dói o dedo do pé.
Dedo alone usually means finger—add do pé for toe.
Good to know
Portuguese reuses dedo for fingers and toes, so do pé is the key. Athletes and dancers talk about dedo do pé constantly for blisters and tape. Dedão do pé is the big toe.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a clumsy morning
ChatPal
Por que você está mancando? Foi o dedo do pé?
Why are you limping? Was it your toe?
You
Foi. Bati o dedo do pé no sofá.
Yes. I hit my toe on the sofa.
ChatPal
Gelo no dedo do pé ajuda um pouco.
Ice on the toe helps a little.
You
Vou tentar. O dedo do pé já está roxo.
I'll try. The toe is already purple.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Toe" in Portuguese
How do I say toe?
Dedo do pé—use the whole phrase.
Big toe?
Dedão do pé.
Toes (plural)?
Dedos do pé.
Finger vs toe?
Dedo da mão vs dedo do pé.
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