body work
[/ˈbɑːdi wɜːrk/]
nounpl: body works
trabalho de carroceria
1. The metal framework and outer covering of a vehicle, excluding the engine and chassis
The car needed extensive body work after the accident.
O carro precisava de um trabalho extenso de carroceria após o acidente.
2. The repair and restoration of a vehicle's exterior panels and structure
The mechanic specializes in body work and paint jobs.
O mecânico se especializa em trabalho de carroceria e pintura.
3. Physical therapeutic techniques involving manipulation and massage of the body
She practices body work to help clients with tension and mobility issues.
Ela pratica trabalho corporal para ajudar clientes com tensão e problemas de mobilidade.
In Brazil and the USA, 'body work' is commonly associated with automotive repair, reflecting car culture's importance. The term is also used in wellness contexts, particularly in urban centers like São Paulo and New York, where therapeutic body work and massage services are popular. In Portugal, the term maintains both automotive and therapeutic meanings.
Related Idioms & Phrases
body work shop (oficina de carroceria)
major body work (trabalho de carroceria de grande escala)
cosmetic body work (trabalho de carroceria cosmético)
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