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.
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