próstata

See also: prostata, Prostata, and pròstata

Portuguese

Etymology

From Medieval Latin prostata, from Ancient Greek προστάτης (prostátēs, one standing before, protector), from πρό (pró, before) + ἵστημι (hístēmi, to stand).

Noun

próstata f (plural próstatas)

  1. (anatomy) prostate
    Deixa-me cutucar sua próstata.
    Let me poke your prostate.

Spanish

Etymology

From Medieval Latin prostata, from Ancient Greek προστάτης (prostátēs, one standing before, protector), from πρό (pró, before) + ἵστημι (hístēmi, to stand).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpɾostata/, [ˈpɾost̪at̪a]

Noun

próstata f (plural próstatas)

  1. (anatomy) prostate

Further reading

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