Vocab Bloom Hub

nether region

/ˈnɛðər ˈriːdʒən/

Tradução: Termo eufemístico que designa a parte inferior do corpo, especialmente a região genital ou pélvica, ou, em sentido mais amplo, o submundo ou reino inferior.

1 verbete

phrase

/ˈnɛðər ˈriːdʒən/C1formal
  • ptTermo eufemístico que designa a parte inferior do corpo, especialmente a região genital ou pélvica, ou, em sentido mais amplo, o submundo ou reino inferior.

A euphemistic term referring to the lower part of the body, specifically the genital or pelvic area, or more broadly to an underworld or lower realm.

  1. Lower part of the bodyB2informal

    A polite or euphemistic term for the genital area or buttocks.

    ptParte inferior do corpo

    • He felt a sharp pain in his nether region after the fall.
    • The doctor examined the patient's nether region for injuries.
    • She discreetly adjusted her clothing around her nether region.
  2. Underworld or hellC1formal

    A literary or mythological term for the underworld or the realm of the dead.

    ptSubmundo

    • In ancient myths, heroes often journeyed to the nether region.
    • The poet described the nether region as a place of eternal darkness.
    • Legends speak of a gate to the nether region guarded by a fierce beast.