estômago
/isˈtõ.ma.ɡu/
The English phrase stomach is translated into Portuguese as estômago.
estômago is used to refer to the biological organ or the physical sensation of stomach pain. Metaphorically, it can be used to describe a person's ability to tolerate something unpleasant, much like the English expression 'to have the stomach for something'.
Meaning: belly (noun)
Which one should you use?
While estômago refers specifically to the organ or physical sensations, barriga is the common word used to refer to the belly or the abdomen area.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable: /isˈtõ.ma.ɡu/.
Did you know?
- The word estômago shares an unexpected ancestor with the English word 'mouth'. It comes from the Greek stóma, meaning 'mouth', suggesting the stomach was once viewed as a second mouth.
- In Brazil, the expression dar nós no estômago describes a feeling of extreme anxiety or nervousness, literally saying your stomach is 'tying knots'.
- The phrase estômago forte describes someone who is not easily disgusted by gruesome sights or smells, rather than just someone who can eat spicy food.
Examples in context
- O meu estômago dói.My stomach hurts.This sentence is useful for describing physical pain in the estômago.Tatoeba #4964820 by KimiP, translation #28159 by CK
- Meu estômago está cheio.My stomach is full.This sentence is useful for describing a sensation of fullness in the estômago.Tatoeba #1167414 by alexmarcelo, translation #64037 by CK
- Acordei mal do estômago.I woke up with an upset stomach.This sentence is useful for describing an upset estômago.Tatoeba #3430891 by piterkeo, translation #2541491 by CK
- O médico examinou meu estômago cuidadosamente.The doctor examined my stomach carefully.
- Sinto dores no ventre desde ontem.I've been feeling pain in my stomach since yesterday.
- Minha barriga está roncando de fome.My stomach is growling with hunger.
- 52 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Beatriz and Felipe are talking about how they feel after a big meal.
- BeatrizSinto um peso no estômago.I feel a heaviness in my stomach.
- FelipeEu também, comi demais.Me too, I ate too much.
- BeatrizO seu estômago costuma reagir assim?Does your stomach usually react like this?
- FelipeSim, sempre que exagero na comida.Yes, whenever I overeat.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry estômago, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries estômago, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
