Portuguese words for kids · Body
How to say “hands” in Portuguese
Hands are used in nearly every action song: clapping, waving, counting on fingers. That makes the word one kids hear constantly.
Hands in Portuguese (Portugal)
as mãos
Sounds like ≈ ush MOWNGSH
Good to know: A mão is feminine even though it ends in -o. Bater palmas = to clap.
Hear it in a song
Real lines from our Portuguese songs, with the English meaning shown in the app:
Bate as mãos!
Clap your hands!
from Duas Mãos, Dois Pés (Two Hands, Two Feet)
Um pé, duas mãos!
One foot, two hands!
from Se Estás Contente (If You're Happy)
Junta as mãos!
Hands together!
from Bate Palmas (Clap Your Hands)
3 songs that teach it
“Hands” is one of the key words in these songs. Every line is shown in Portuguese with its English meaning.
Duas Mãos, Dois Pés
Two Hands, Two Feet · My Body · Premium
- mãos · hands
- pés · feet
- dedos · fingers
- braços · arms
Se Estás Contente
If You're Happy · Feelings · Premium
- contente · happy
- bater palmas · to clap
- mãos · hands
- pé · foot
Bate Palmas
Clap Your Hands · Actions & Movement · Premium
- bater palmas · to clap
- mãos · hands
- para cima · up
- para baixo · down
Also sung in: Um, Dois, Três, Mexo o Corpo, Frio e Calor, Dança Comigo, Hora do Banho, Vinte Dedinhos, Para Cima, Para Baixo, Cheio e Vazio and 6 more.
Practice ideas for parents
- 1Clap your mãos every time the word comes up in a song.
- 2Wash hands together and name them: "mãos!" before the soap goes on.
- 3Trace around both hands and count the fingers in Portuguese.
Related Portuguese words
“Hands” in other languages
Sing it in Portuguese, free
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About the pronunciation: the “sounds like” spellings are rough English approximations for parents (capital letters show the stressed syllable). Portuguesehas sounds English doesn't, so treat them as a starting point and let the songs be the model. Songs are original and produced with AI music tools. Ideas for using Portuguese songs with your family.