tala
/ˈta.lɐ/feminine
The English word "splint" is translated into Portuguese as tala.
tala refers to an immobilizing device. In Brazil, the word gesso is often used informally to refer to either a cast or a splint.
Meaning: immobilizing device (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, the term gesso is used informally to refer to a cast or a splint.
How do you pronounce it?
tala is pronounced /ˈta.lɐ/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- Portuguese has a second word tala that refers to the currency of Samoa.
Examples in context
- Após o acidente, ele precisou de talas para imobilizar a mão ferida.After the accident, he needed splints to immobilize his injured hand.
- Ela usou uma tala ortopédica para tratar a fratura no braço.She used an orthopedic splint to treat the arm fracture.
- Ele machucou o dedo e precisa de uma tala para imobilizá-lo.He hurt his finger and needs a splint to immobilize it.
- A vovó fez uma tabuinha para imobilizar o dedo do neto.Grandma made a splint to immobilize her grandson's finger.
- A tala protege o braço quebrado.The splint protects the broken arm.
- O médico colocou uma tala na perna dela.The doctor put a splint on her leg.
- Eles usam uma tala de madeira.They use a wooden splint.
Example conversation
At a hospital after an accident.
- CamilaLucas, o braço está muito dolorido.Lucas, my arm is hurting a lot.
- LucasNão se preocupe, a tala vai ajudar.Don't worry, the splint will help.
- CamilaA tala está muito apertada?Is the splint too tight?
- LucasNão, parece estar no lugar certo.No, it seems to be in the right place.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “splint” translations and entries tala, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tala, CC BY-SA 4.0.
