peito

[PAY-too]

nounmasculinepl: peitos

chest

1. The front part of the human or animal body between the neck and the abdomen

He crossed his arms over his chest.

Ele cruzou os braços sobre o peito.

2. The breast of a bird, especially as food

I ordered chicken breast for dinner.

Pedi peito de frango para o jantar.

3. The seat of emotions or courage; one's heart or spirit

She felt pride in her chest.

Ela sentiu orgulho no peito.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

peito

Standard term used across Brazil

São Paulo

peito

Standard usage, same as general Brazilian Portuguese

Rio de Janeiro

peito

Standard usage, same as general Brazilian Portuguese

Portugal

peito

Standard term, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

de peito aberto (with an open heart; sincerely)

tirar um peso do peito (to get something off one's chest)

peito de aço (nerves of steel; strong courage)

com o peito estufado (puffed up with pride)

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