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.
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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