ankle

[/ˈæŋkəl/]

nounfemininepl: ankles

tornozelo

1. The joint connecting the foot with the leg

She twisted her ankle while playing soccer.

Ela torceu o tornozelo enquanto jogava futebol.

2. The part of the leg just above the foot

He wore socks that covered his ankles.

Ele usava meias que cobriam seus tornozelos.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

tornozelo

Standard term used throughout Brazil

Portugal

tornozelo

Same standard term used in Portugal

ankle-biter (small dog or child)

up to one's ankles (deeply involved in something)

ankle-deep (as deep as one's ankles)

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