be cleansed

[bi ˈklɛnzd]
verb phrase
ser purificado, ser limpo, ser desintoxicado
1. to be made clean or pure; to have impurities removed
The wound needs to be cleansed before bandaging.
A ferida precisa ser limpa antes de ser enfaixada.
2. to be freed from sin, guilt, or negative influences (spiritual context)
The ritual allowed the believer to be cleansed of their sins.
O ritual permitiu que o crente fosse purificado de seus pecados.
3. to undergo detoxification or removal of toxins from the body
Many people want to be cleansed of harmful toxins.
Muitas pessoas desejam ser desintoxicadas de toxinas prejudiciais.
4. to be cleared or made free from unwanted elements
The contaminated water needs to be cleansed of chemicals.
A água contaminada precisa ser purificada de produtos químicos.
In Brazilian culture, 'ser purificado' often carries spiritual significance, particularly in religious contexts (Christianity, Spiritualism). The concept of cleansing is also prominent in wellness culture and alternative medicine practices popular in urban centers. In the USA, 'be cleansed' is frequently used in both medical/hygienic contexts and wellness/detox movements.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
be purifiedbe cleanedbe washedbe disinfectedbe detoxified
Antonyms / Antônimos
be contaminatedbe soiledbe pollutedbe infected

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser limpo, ser purificado
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ser limpado
colloquial variation
São Paulo
ser purificado, ser desintoxicado
more formal and technical usage
Portugal
ser purificado, ser limpado
similar to Brazilian Portuguese with slight accent differences

Related Words

cleansecleanpurifydetoxifydisinfectsanitize

Related Idioms & Phrases

be cleansed of sin
cleanse the palate
cleanse the body
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