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nipple in Portuguese

nipple in Portuguese is mamilo, teta, bico — nipple means the small raised point on a breast through which a mother's milk can flow.

nipple in Portuguese

mamilo
noun
(anatomy) The projection of a mammary gland from which, on female therian mammals, milk is secreted. [from 16th c.]
teta
noun
(anatomy) The projection of a mammary gland from which, on female therian mammals, milk is secreted. [from 16th c.]
bico
noun
A mechanical device through which liquids or gases can be passed in a regulated manner. [from 16th c.]
bico
noun
An artificial nipple (definition 1) used for bottle-feeding infants. [from 17th c.]
bico de mamadeira
noun
An artificial nipple (definition 1) used for bottle-feeding infants. [from 17th c.]
niple
noun
(plumbing, chiefly, US) A short tube threaded at both ends, used as a connector. [from 19th c.]
nípel
noun
(plumbing, chiefly, US) A short tube threaded at both ends, used as a connector. [from 19th c.]
cabeça
noun
(cycling) An internally threaded piece which holds a bicycle spoke in place on the rim. [from 20th c.]
niple
noun
(cycling) An internally threaded piece which holds a bicycle spoke in place on the rim. [from 20th c.]

What does "nipple" mean?

  1. noun The small raised point on a breast through which a mother's milk can flow.
    "The nurse checked that the newborn could latch on properly."
  2. noun The soft rubber tip on a baby bottle that a baby sucks from.
    "Sterilize the nipple before each feeding."
  3. noun A small threaded fitting used to join pipes or hoses together.
    "The plumber replaced the corroded brass nipple on the gas line."

nipple in a sentence

  • The nurse checked that the newborn could latch on properly.
  • Sterilize the nipple before each feeding.
  • The plumber replaced the corroded brass nipple on the gas line.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "nipple" in Portuguese?

"nipple" in Portuguese is mamilo, teta, bico. nipple means: The small raised point on a breast through which a mother's milk can flow.

How do you use "nipple" in a sentence?

Example: "The nurse checked that the newborn could latch on properly." In Portuguese, "nipple" is mamilo, teta, bico.

Are there other ways to say "nipple" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 7 translations listed for "nipple": mamilo, teta, bico, bico de mamadeira, niple, nípel.

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