fingers

[/ˈfɪŋɡərz/]

nounpl: fingers

dedos

1. The four slender jointed digits of the hand, excluding the thumb

She pointed her fingers at the map.

Ela apontou os dedos para o mapa.

2. A digit of the hand including the thumb

He has ten fingers.

Ele tem dez dedos.

3. Something resembling a finger in shape or function

The fingers of the glove are torn.

Os dedos da luva estão rasgados.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

dedos

Standard usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

dedos

No regional variation

São Paulo

dedos

No regional variation

Portugal

dedos

Standard usage in Portugal

cross your fingers - cruzar os dedos (hope for good luck)

finger someone - apontar alguém (identify or accuse)

have a finger in every pie - estar envolvido em tudo

keep your fingers crossed - manter os dedos cruzados

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