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seio

[ˈsɛ.ju]
nounmasculinepl: seios
breast
1. The mammary gland on the chest of a woman or female mammal
The mother breastfed her baby.
A mãe amamentou seu bebê no seio.
2. The bosom or chest area; figuratively, the heart or inner self
He held her close to his chest.
Ele a abraçou contra seu seio.
3. The interior or middle part of something; a bay or inlet
The ship anchored in the bay.
O navio ancorou no seio da baía.
4. Figuratively, a place of safety, comfort, or belonging
In the bosom of the family
No seio da família
Synonyms
peitomamabustocolo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
seio
Standard usage for both anatomical and figurative meanings
Portugal
seio
Standard usage; also 'mama' is commonly used
Angola
seio
Standard usage in Portuguese-speaking Africa

Related Idioms & Phrases

no seio da família - in the bosom of the family
seio materno - maternal bosom
amamentar no seio - to breastfeed
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