intestino
1. A section of the intestines, particularly the small or large intestine
The doctor examined the patient's bowels to check for any abnormalities.
O médico examinou os intestinos do paciente para verificar anomalias.
2. The intestines collectively (often used in plural form 'bowels')
Good digestion requires healthy bowels.
Uma boa digestão requer intestinos saudáveis.
3. The innermost or deepest part of something (figurative, archaic)
The explorers ventured into the bowels of the earth.
Os exploradores se aventuraram nas entranhas da terra.
In both Brazilian and American English-speaking cultures, 'bowel' is primarily used in medical contexts or formal discussions. The plural 'bowels' appears frequently in medical literature and health discussions. The figurative use (e.g., 'bowels of the earth') is more common in literary or formal writing. In Portuguese, 'intestino' is the standard medical term, while 'entranhas' or 'tripas' are more colloquial.
NYC Slang
guts (informal equivalent)
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