This is the 4629th most frequent Portuguese word.
dedo
Finger.
Here, 'dedo' refers to the physical part of the hand that was injured.
Eu cortei o dedo enquanto preparava o jantar.
I cut my finger while preparing dinner.
In this case, 'dedo' describes the action of using the finger to point, illustrating cultural behavior.
Apontar com o dedo pode ser considerado rude em algumas culturas.
Pointing with your finger can be considered rude in some cultures.
The word 'dedos' here is used metaphorically, suggesting a small, countable number of occurrences.