nounmasculinepl: testicles
testículo
1. Either of the two male reproductive glands that produce sperm and testosterone
The testicles are located in the scrotum.
Os testículos estão localizados no escroto.
2. In anatomy, the organ responsible for male sexual and reproductive function
A doctor examined his testicles during the physical exam.
O médico examinou seus testículos durante o exame físico.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'testículo' is the standard medical term used in healthcare and educational contexts. Informally, 'ovo' (egg) is commonly used in casual speech. In Portugal, 'colhão' is a more prevalent colloquial term. In American English, slang terms are very common in informal speech, while 'testicle' remains the standard clinical term. The word is generally considered appropriate in medical, educational, and formal contexts in both cultures.
NYC Slang
balls, nuts, jewels
Related Idioms & Phrases
bust a nut (to ejaculate or to work very hard)
break one's balls (to annoy or harass someone)
have the balls (to have the courage)
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