maçã do rosto

Portuguese

Etymology

Literally, “apple of the face”.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /maˈsɐ̃ du ˈʁos.tu/ [maˈsɐ̃ du ˈhos.tu]
    • (Rio de Janeiro) IPA(key): /maˈsɐ̃ du ˈʁoʃ.tu/ [maˈsɐ̃ du ˈχoʃ.tu]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /maˈsɐ̃ do ˈʁos.to/ [maˈsɐ̃ do ˈhos.to]
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /mɐˈsɐ̃ du ˈʁoʃ.tu/

Noun

maçã do rosto f (plural maçãs do rosto)

  1. (anatomy) cheekbone
    • 1976, “Maçã do Rosto”, performed by Djavan:
      Me ame devagarinho / Sem fazer nenhum esforço / Tô doido por seu carinho / Pra sentir aquele gosto / Que você tem na maçã do rosto
      Love me slowly / Without expending any effort / I'm crazy for your affection / To feel that taste / That you have on your cheekbone

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