Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dedo

Noun
/ˈdeɪ.doʊ/
Definition
A Portuguese word referring to a finger or toe.
Examples
  • Ele machucou o dedo enquanto jogava futebol. (He hurt his finger while playing soccer.)
  • Ela mostrou o dedo indicador para apontar o caminho. (She used her index finger to point the way.)
Meaning
In anatomy, ‘dedo’ signifies one of the digits of the hands or feet in humans and many animals.
Synonyms
  • digit
  • finger
  • toe