Usage Note
Braso refers to the human arm from the shoulder to the wrist and is the common term used when talking about physical strength, exercise, or getting a medical injection. It is the most natural term for 'arm' in everyday conversation and healthcare contexts.
Examples
" Masakit ang braso ko. "
Natural Translation
My arm hurts.
Literal Translation
Painful the arm my.
" Malakas ang kanyang braso. "
Natural Translation
His arm is strong.
Literal Translation
Strong the his/her arm.
" Pagkatapos magbuhat ng mabibigat na kahon buong araw, sumakit nang husto ang mga braso ng tagahatid. "
Natural Translation
After lifting heavy boxes all day, the delivery man's arms ached terribly.
Literal Translation
After to-lift of heavy boxes whole day, ached very-much the arms of deliverer.
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