How do you pronounce 'Thumb' and 'polegar'?

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What is an example sentence for Thumb in Portuguese?

English: "She gave him a thumbs up to show her approval." | Portuguese: "Ela deu um 'joinha' para ele para mostrar sua aprovação."

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thumb Meaning in Portuguese (thumb significado em português)

Q: What is 'polegar' called in English?

'polegar' in English is called "Thumb". Thumb refers to: O primeiro dedo da mão humana, curto e grosso, separado dos outros quatro dedos e capaz de se opor a eles.

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polegar in English:thumb

IPA:po.leˈɡaɾ

Phonetic:polɛˈɡaɾ

Plural: thumbs

Gender:Masculino

Quick Answer • Resumo

O significado de thumb em português é polegar, folhear. (O primeiro dedo da mão humana, curto e grosso, separado dos outros quatro dedos e capaz de se opor a eles.)

Definitions of Thumb

1
noun
polegar
The short, thick first digit of the human hand, set apart from the other four fingers and capable of being opposed to them.
O primeiro dedo da mão humana, curto e grosso, separado dos outros quatro dedos e capaz de se opor a eles.
2
verb
folhear
To turn the pages of a book or magazine quickly with one's thumb.
Virar as páginas de um livro ou revista rapidamente com o polegar.

Example Sentences

casual

“She gave him a thumbs up to show her approval.”

Ela deu um 'joinha' para ele para mostrar sua aprovação.

casual

“He accidentally thumbed through the wrong section of the book.”

Ele acidentalmente folheou a seção errada do livro.

casual

“My thumb started to ache after typing for hours.”

Meu polegar começou a doer depois de digitar por horas.

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Synonyms (Sinônimos)

In Portuguese:

dedãodedo grande

In English:

digit

Inflected Word Forms

third person singularthumbs

past tensethumbed

present participlethumbing

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

thumbs upexpression

An indication of approval or satisfaction.

thumbs downexpression

An indication of disapproval or rejection.

rule of thumbidiom

A broadly accurate guide or principle, based on experience or practice rather than theory.