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.
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