testicle

[/ˈtɛstɪkəl/]
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
Synonyms / Sinônimos
gonadballnutseed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
testículo
Standard medical and formal term
General Brazilian Slang
ovo
Colloquial/informal; literally 'egg'
General Brazilian Slang
saco
Very informal/crude; literally 'bag'
Portugal
testículo
Standard medical term; same as Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal Slang
colhão
Colloquial/vulgar term used in Portugal

Related Words

scrotumtestosteronespermprostatesemengenitalia

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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