coxa

This is the 4597th most frequent Portuguese word.


coxa

"Thigh."


Here, 'coxa' refers to the anatomical part of the human body, specifically the thigh.

A coxa do jogador está lesionada.

The player's thigh is injured.


In this sentence, 'coxa' is used to refer to the leg portion of a chicken prepared for consumption.

Ele comprou um pedaço de coxa de frango para o almoço.

He bought a chicken leg for lunch.


Here, 'coxa' again refers to the anatomical thigh part, describing its role in the action.

A menina brincava com a bola entre a coxa e o joelho.

The girl was playing with the ball between her thigh and knee.