toe

[/toʊ/]

nounpl: toes

dedo do pé

1. One of the five digits on a human foot

She stubbed her toe on the table leg.

Ela bateu o dedo do pé na perna da mesa.

2. The front part of a shoe or sock that covers the toes

The toe of my shoe is worn out.

A ponta do meu sapato está gasta.

3. The foremost part of something, especially a foot or paw

The dog's toe nails needed trimming.

As unhas dos dedos do pé do cachorro precisavam ser aparadas.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

dedo do pé

Standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

dedo do pé

Same as Brazilian Portuguese

toe the line - obedecer às regras (to comply with rules)

on your toes - alerta, atento (alert and ready)

tread on someone's toes - ofender alguém (to offend someone)

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