wrist

[/rɪst/]

nounmasculinepl: wrists

pulso

1. the joint connecting the hand to the forearm

She wore a bracelet around her wrist.

Ela usava uma pulseira ao redor do pulso.

2. the part of a sleeve that covers the wrist

The wrist of his shirt was torn.

O punho da sua camisa estava rasgado.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

pulso

Standard term used throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

pulso

Same as general Brazilian usage

São Paulo

pulso

Same as general Brazilian usage

Portugal

pulso

Standard European Portuguese term

twist someone's wrist - forçar alguém a fazer algo

slap on the wrist - uma punição leve

give someone a slap on the wrist - dar uma advertência leve

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