Arm meanings in Portuguese

braço

Example:

He raised his arm to ask a question.

Ele levantou o braço para fazer uma pergunta.

She broke her arm while playing football.

Ela quebrou o braço enquanto jogava futebol.

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in physical descriptions, injuries, and actions involving the upper limb.

Note: The word 'braço' specifically refers to the upper limb of the body from the shoulder to the wrist.

braço (de uma cadeira, sofá, etc.)

Example:

The chair has a comfortable arm.

A cadeira tem um braço confortável.

He rested his arm on the sofa.

Ele descansou o braço no sofá.

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in furniture or objects that have protruding parts for support.

Note: In this context, 'braço' refers to the part of furniture designed for resting arms.

ramo

Example:

The tree's arm spread wide in the sky.

O ramo da árvore se espalhou amplamente no céu.

Each arm of the river leads to a different village.

Cada ramo do rio leva a uma aldeia diferente.

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in botanical or geographical contexts.

Note: When referring to branches of trees or rivers, 'ramo' is the appropriate translation.

braço (de um corpo de água)

Example:

The arm of the sea was calm today.

O braço do mar estava calmo hoje.

We sailed through the arm of the lake.

Navegamos pelo braço do lago.

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in geographical terms related to bodies of water.

Note: In this context, 'braço' can refer to a narrow section of a sea or lake.

arma

Example:

He showed off his arm during the competition.

Ele exibiu sua arma durante a competição.

They were armed during the operation.

Eles estavam armados durante a operação.

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in military or self-defense contexts.

Note: When referring to weapons, 'arma' is the correct term. It is important to note the difference between 'braço' for the body part and 'arma' for weapons.

forearm

The part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist.

Example: He rolled up his sleeves to reveal a tattoo on his forearm.

Note: Forearm specifically refers to the lower part of the arm.

limb

A large branch or main division of a tree or shrub.

Example: The monkey used its limbs to swing from branch to branch.

Note: Limb is a more general term that can refer to arms, legs, or branches of a tree.

appendage

A thing that is added or attached to something larger or more important.

Example: The robot had multiple appendages for various tasks.

Note: Appendage can refer to any part that is attached to the main body, not just arms.

Cost an arm and a leg

This idiom means something is very expensive or costs a lot.

Example: Buying a new car these days can cost an arm and a leg.

Note: The phrase uses 'arm and a leg' figuratively to emphasize high cost.

Twist someone's arm

To persuade or convince someone to do something they may not want to do.

Example: I didn't want to go, but my friends twisted my arm, so I went to the party.

Note: The phrase 'twist someone's arm' is figurative and does not involve actual physical twisting.

Give your right arm for something

To express a strong desire or willingness to do something or have something.

Example: She would give her right arm for a chance to travel the world.

Note: The phrase is hyperbolic, exaggerating the extent of one's desire or willingness.

Up in arms

To be very angry, agitated, or ready to fight about something.

Example: The employees were up in arms about the sudden pay cut.

Note: The phrase 'up in arms' is figurative, indicating strong emotional reactions rather than physical fighting.

Keep someone at arm's length

To maintain a certain distance or reserve in a relationship with someone.

Example: She decided to keep him at arm's length until she could trust him.

Note: The phrase implies maintaining emotional or physical distance rather than literal arm length.

Under someone's arm

To hold or carry something using one's arm as support.

Example: He won the competition with flying colors and the trophy under his arm.

Note: The phrase describes physically carrying something under the arm.

Long arm of the law

Refers to the far-reaching power and authority of the legal system.

Example: The long arm of the law eventually caught up with the criminal.

Note: The phrase uses 'long arm' metaphorically to represent the extensive reach of the law.

Right-hand man

A very important or trusted assistant or associate.

Example: She trusted him with every decision; he was her right-hand man.

Note: The phrase 'right-hand man' emphasizes the close working relationship rather than literal hand position.

Gun show

Refers to someone showing off their muscular arms, especially when they are well-developed.

Example: Check out those biceps! He's been hitting the gym hard, look at those gun shows.

Note: This term plays on the idea of someone flexing their arm muscles to show strength, like showing off guns in a gun show.

Sleeve

Refers to a large tattoo that covers a person's arm from shoulder to wrist.

Example: I'm thinking of getting a tattoo sleeve on my arm, what do you think?

Note: While originally referring to the covering of a garment around the arm, in the context of tattoos, it denotes a full-arm tattoo.

Kicking someone's butt

An aggressive or confrontational way of saying you will physically harm someone, including using your arms and legs in a fight.

Example: If he keeps messing with me, I'm going to have to kick his butt.

Note: While involving the use of the whole body in a fight, it often includes the action of physically kicking and using arms to subdue someone.

Guns

A slang term for muscular arms, particularly when someone has well-defined muscles in their arms.

Example: Check out those guns on him, he must lift a lot of weights.

Note: Similar to 'Gun show,' it emphasizes the strength and bulkiness of a person's arm muscles, likening them to weapons.

Wingman

A close friend who helps and supports someone in their romantic pursuits, particularly by talking to, distracting, or attracting other potential romantic interests.

Example: Hey, can you be my wingman tonight at the bar? I need some help talking to that girl over there.

Note: Originally referring to a pilot who flies alongside and supports another in a combat or tactical situation, in this context, it refers to someone who assists in social or romantic situations.

Bicep curl

A weightlifting exercise specifically targeting the bicep muscles in the upper arm.

Example: I've been hitting the gym, working on my bicep curls to get bigger arms.

Note: While 'bicep' refers to the muscle in the arm, 'curl' indicates the action involved in the exercise of lifting the weight, often used to enhance arm muscles.

Flex

To show off one's muscles, especially the arms, by tightening or contracting them to make them appear bigger and stronger.

Example: Wow, did you see him flex in the mirror? He's all about showing off.

Note: Derived from 'flexing a muscle,' it signifies the action of tightening muscles to display strength and size, often done as a display of power.

My arm hurts.

Meu braço dói.

He carried a gun in his arm.

Ele carregava uma arma no braço.

She has a scar on her arm.

Ela tem uma cicatriz no braço.

Arm - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)

Lemma: arm

Conjugations

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): arms

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): arm

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): armed

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): arming

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): arms

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): arm

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): arm

Syllables, Separation and Stress

arm Contains 1 syllables: arm

Phonetic transcription: ˈärm

arm , ˈärm (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

arm: 500 - 600 (Extremely common).

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