heart

• Órgão muscular no peito que bombeia o sangue pelo sistema circulatório; ou, metaforicamente, o centro das emoções, da coragem ou da essência de algo.

A noun referring to the muscular organ in the chest that pumps blood through the circulatory system, or metaphorically to the center of emotions, courage, or core.

1. A1formalmedical

   The muscular organ in the chest that pumps blood through the body.

   Coração

   • The doctor listened to her heart with a stethoscope.
   • Exercise is good for your heart.
   • He had a heart transplant last year.

   Sinônimosticker

2. Center or coreB1formal

   The central or most important part of something.

   Centro ou núcleo

   • This is the heart of the city.
   • The heart of the problem is poor communication.
   • The forest's heart was untouched by the fire.

   Sinônimoscentercentrecorecruxessencehubkernelmiddlenucleuspith

   Antônimosedgeperiphery

3. Emotion or compassionA2informal

   The emotional center; feelings of love, kindness, or courage.

   Coração (emoções)

   • She has a kind heart.
   • My heart goes out to the victims.
   • He lost heart after the failure.

   Sinônimosaffectionbraverycompassioncourageempathyfeelingkindnesslovesoulspiritsympathytendernesswarmth

   Antônimoscallousnesscoldnesscrueltyhardnessindifferencemercilessnesspitilessnessruthlessnessunfeelingness

4. A2informal

   A playing card with one or more red heart symbols.

   Copas

   • He played the ace of hearts.
   • Hearts is my favorite card game.
   • She won with a trump heart.

   Antônimosclubdiamondspade