What does coquilha in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word coquilha in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use coquilha in Portuguese.

The word coquilha in Portuguese means coquilha, coquilha, saqueira. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word coquilha

coquilha

noun (UK (sports protector) (esportes)

(substantivo feminino: Substantivo exclusivamente feminino. Ex. "atriz", "menina", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "batata frita", "garrafa d'água", etc.)
Jogadores de críquete devem sempre usar boquilha e joelheiras para proteção.
Cricketers should always wear a box and kneepads for protection.

coquilha

noun (US (male athletic support) (protetor genital)

(substantivo feminino: Substantivo exclusivamente feminino. Ex. "atriz", "menina", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "batata frita", "garrafa d'água", etc.)
Certa vez, fui atingido por uma bola de beisebol entre as pernas e não estava usando minha coquilha.
I once got hit with a baseball between the legs, and I wasn't wearing my cup.

saqueira

noun (US (garment) (BRA, informal)

(substantivo feminino: Substantivo exclusivamente feminino. Ex. "atriz", "menina", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "batata frita", "garrafa d'água", etc.)
O esportista usava uma saqueira.
The sportsman wore a supporter.

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