orelhas
The English phrase "ears" translates to Portuguese as orelhas.
orelhas is used to refer to the external part of the ear, specifically the pinna.
Which one should you use?
There is an anatomical distinction in Portuguese between the external and internal ear. Use orelhas when referring to the external part of the ear (the pinna). In contrast, use ouvidos when discussing the internal ear structure or the sense of hearing.
Did you know?
- The phrase estou com a pulga no ouvido translates to 'I have a flea in my ear' and is used when someone is suspicious or has been given a suggestive tip.
- In Brazilian Portuguese, the word orelha is commonly used to describe a traditional fried pastry that looks like a curled ear.
- Portuguese uses the word orelha to describe the handle of certain types of pots or the flaps of a book's hardcover jacket.
Examples in context
- Ela furou as orelhas.She got her ears pierced.This sentence is useful for describing the action of piercing one's orelhas.Tatoeba #6849226 by lucasmg123, translation #2311212 by Hybrid
- Nós temos duas orelhas.We have two ears.This sentence is useful for stating that we have two orelhas.Tatoeba #405535 by brauliobezerra, translation #269904 by CM
- As formigas têm orelhas?Do ants have ears?This sentence is useful for asking a question about whether ants have orelhas.Tatoeba #3426052 by piterkeo, translation #1848295 by rafmagon
- Eu lavo as orelhas com cuidado todas as manhãs.I wash my ears carefully every morning.
- Meus ouvidos estão doendo depois do concerto.My ears are hurting after the concert.
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Example conversation
Felipe and Juliana are looking at a newborn puppy.
- FelipeOlha como as orelhas desse filhote são pequenas!Look how small this puppy's ears are!
- JulianaSim, ele é muito fofo.Yes, he is very cute.
- FelipeAs orelhas dele parecem de veludo.His ears look like velvet.
- JulianaEu quero muito levar ele para casa.I really want to take him home.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
