bodywork

[ˈbɒdiːwɜːrk]
nounpl: bodyworks
lataria
1. The metal outer covering or structure of a motor vehicle
The bodywork of the car was damaged in the accident.
A lataria do carro foi danificada no acidente.
2. Physical therapeutic techniques involving manipulation of the body, such as massage, chiropractic, or other holistic treatments
She specializes in bodywork therapies including deep tissue massage.
Ela se especializa em terapias corporais incluindo massagem de tecido profundo.
3. The structural frame or chassis of a vehicle
The restoration involved repainting the entire bodywork.
A restauração envolveu repainting de toda a lataria.
In Brazil, 'lataria' is the standard automotive industry term, while in the wellness/health sector, 'terapia corporal' or 'trabalho corporal' refers to therapeutic bodywork. The term has distinct meanings depending on context: automotive repair versus alternative medicine/wellness practices. Both uses are prevalent in contemporary English-speaking cultures.
NYC Slang
whip exterior
Synonyms / Sinônimos
body panelexteriorchassisstructural frametherapeutic massagemanual therapy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lataria
Most common term for vehicle bodywork in automotive context
General Brazilian
carroceria
Alternative term used in some regions for vehicle body structure
Brazil
terapia corporal
Used for therapeutic bodywork practices
Portugal
carroçaria
Portuguese spelling variant for vehicle bodywork

Related Words

automotivemechanicalrestorationrepairmassagetherapyvehiclestructural

Related Idioms & Phrases

bodywork repair shop
damage to the bodywork
custom bodywork
holistic bodywork practice
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