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chest

[/tʃɛst/]
nounmasculinepl: chests
peito
1. The front part of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the abdomen
He felt a sharp pain in his chest.
Ele sentiu uma dor aguda no peito.
2. A large strong box, typically made of wood or metal, used for storage
She opened the old chest to find ancient treasures.
Ela abriu o baú antigo para encontrar tesouros ancestrais.
3. The part of the body regarded as the seat of emotions or courage
He beat his chest in triumph.
Ele bateu o peito em triunfo.
NYC Slang
pecs (when referring to chest muscles)
Synonyms
thoraxtorsotrunkboxtrunkcoffer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
peito
Most common term for the anatomical part
General Brazilian
baú
Term for a storage box or trunk
Portugal
peito
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese for anatomical part
Portugal
arca
Alternative term for storage chest, more common in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

get something off your chest
chest of drawers
beat your chest
barrel chest
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