What is the Portuguese word for "thumb"?

Learn how to say "thumb" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

thumb

Portuguese

polegar

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Examples of how to use "thumb" in Portuguese

English
I hit my thumb with the hammer.
Portuguese
Eu bati o dedo mindinho com o martelo.
English
She painted a small heart on her thumb.
Portuguese
Ela pintou um coração pequeno no dedo dela.
English
Press the button with your right thumb.
Portuguese
Pressione o botão com o seu polegar direito.
English
He wrapped a bandage around his thumb.
Portuguese
Ele envolveu uma bandagem ao redor do dedo dele.
English
The baby grabbed my thumb tightly.
Portuguese
O bebê agarrou meu dedo grosso com força.
English
Her thumb hurt after opening the jar.
Portuguese
O dedo dela doeu depois de abrir o pote.

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I hit my thumb with the hammer.

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