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