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buttock

[ˈbʌtək]
nounpl: buttocks
nádega
1. Either of the two rounded portions of the human posterior; the gluteal region
He fell and landed on his buttock.
Ele caiu e pousou na nádega.
2. The posterior part of the body of a person or animal, especially when viewed as a source of humor or embarrassment
The baby's buttocks were covered in a diaper rash.
As nádegas do bebê estavam cobertas com assadura.
NYC Slang
booty, backside, assets
Synonyms
gluteusposteriorrearbottombackside

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
nádega
Most common formal term
General Brazilian
bumbum
Informal/colloquial, commonly used in casual speech
Rio de Janeiro
bumbum
Very common in colloquial usage
São Paulo
nádega
Preferred in formal contexts
Portugal
nádegas
Standard Portuguese term; plural form more commonly used

Related Idioms & Phrases

a pain in the buttocks/butt
buttocks-naked (completely naked)
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