noun
English to Portuguese Dictionary

ribs Meaning in Portuguese (ribs significado em português)

costelas
costelas in English:ribs
Phonetic:kós-tè-las
Plural: ribs
Gender:Feminino
Quick Answer • Resumo

O significado de ribs em português é costelas. (Os ossos curvos que formam a caixa torácica na parte superior do corpo, protegendo órgãos como o coração e os pulmões.)

Definitions of Ribs

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    noun
    costelas

    The curved bones that form the cage of the upper part of the body, protecting organs such as the heart and lungs.

    Os ossos curvos que formam a caixa torácica na parte superior do corpo, protegendo órgãos como o coração e os pulmões.

Example Sentences

casual

“He broke two of his ribs in the accident.”

Ele quebrou duas costelas no acidente.

medical

“The doctor examined the patient's ribs for any fractures.”

O médico examinou as costelas do paciente em busca de fraturas.

Inflected Word Forms

nounrib
adjectiveribbed

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

stick to your ribsidiom

Describes food that is very filling and satisfying.

tickle someone's ribsidiom

To make someone laugh heartily.