leg

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nounpl: legs

perna

1. The lower limb of the human body from hip to foot

She broke her leg while skiing.

Ela quebrou a perna enquanto esquiava.

2. A limb of an animal used for walking or running

The dog wagged its tail and lifted its leg.

O cachorro abanou a cauda e levantou a perna.

3. A supporting part of furniture or equipment

One of the table legs was broken.

Uma das pernas da mesa estava quebrada.

4. A section or stage of a journey or race

The final leg of the trip will be by train.

A última etapa da viagem será de trem.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

perna

Standard term used throughout Brazil

Portugal

perna

Same standard term used in European Portuguese

General Brazilian

perna de mesa

Used for furniture legs specifically

on one's last leg - estar com os dias contados, estar no fim

pull someone's leg - brincar com alguém, enganar de brincadeira

break a leg - boa sorte (used in theater/performance)

get one's legs - começar a andar (for babies), acostumar-se

shake a leg - dançar, mover-se rapidamente

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