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flesh

[/fleʃ/]
nounfemininepl: N/A (uncountable)
carne
1. the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that covers the bones of a human or animal body
The wound exposed the flesh beneath the skin.
A ferida expôs a carne sob a pele.
2. the edible meat of an animal or bird
Fish flesh is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
A carne de peixe é rica em ácidos graxos ômega-3.
3. the pulp of a fruit or vegetable
The flesh of the mango is sweet and juicy.
A polpa da manga é doce e suculenta.
4. physical body or human nature (literary/biblical)
The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.
O espírito está disposto, mas a carne é fraca.
Synonyms
meatbodytissuepulp
Antonyms
bonespiritsoul

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
carne
standard usage for animal meat and body tissue
Rio de Janeiro
carne
no significant regional variation
São Paulo
carne
no significant regional variation
Portugal
carne
identical usage as in Brazil

Related Idioms & Phrases

flesh and blood (family; relatives)
in the flesh (in person; physically present)
flesh out (to add details or substance to something)
pound of flesh (a debt or obligation that is harsh or unjust)
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