Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

barriga

noun

bah-REE-gah

Definition

The Portuguese word ‘barriga’ refers to the belly or abdomen.

Examples

Ela tem uma barriga bem definida por causa do exercício. (She has a well-defined belly because of exercising.)
O bebê estava confortável na barriga da mãe. (The baby was comfortable in the mother’s belly.)

Meaning

It is commonly used to describe the stomach area, particularly in informal contexts. ‘Barriga’ can also imply a person’s figure or be associated with body shape.