perna

This is the 11652nd most frequent Portuguese word.


perna

Leg.


In this sentence, 'perna' refers to the anatomical part of the body, specifically the leg.

Eu machuquei a minha perna enquanto jogava futebol.

I hurt my leg while playing soccer.


Here, 'perna' metaphorically describes the supporting structure of the table, commonly referred to as a 'leg' in English as well.

Minha mesa tem uma perna quebrada.

My table has a broken leg.


In this sentence, 'pernas' refers to the limbs of the dog used for running.

O cachorro corria com apenas três pernas.

The dog ran with only three legs.