This is the 12619th most frequent Portuguese word.
tornozeleira
An ankle bracelet or ankle monitor.
In this sentence, 'tornozeleira' refers to a jewelry item worn around the ankle, an anklet.
Ela comprou uma tornozeleira de prata na loja.
She bought a silver anklet at the store.
Here, 'tornozeleira' is used to describe a medical device that provides support to the ankle, an ankle brace.
O atleta está usando uma tornozeleira ortopédica para proteger a articulação.
The athlete is wearing an orthopedic ankle brace to protect the joint.
In this context, 'tornozeleira' refers to an electronic device used for monitoring individuals, typically an ankle monitor.