adjective/verb (past participle)
trançado
1. formed by interlacing three or more strands of hair, rope, fabric, or other material in a pattern
She wore her hair in braided cornrows.
Ela usava seus cabelos em tranças de milho.
2. past tense of braid: to weave strands together into a plait or pattern
I braided the leather strips together to make a belt.
Eu trancei as tiras de couro juntas para fazer um cinto.
3. decorated or trimmed with braid (decorative ribbon or cord)
The military uniform had braided epaulettes on the shoulders.
O uniforme militar tinha dragonas trançadas nos ombros.
In Brazilian culture, braided hairstyles have deep historical and cultural significance, particularly in African-Brazilian communities where cornrows and protective braids are celebrated as cultural expressions and practical styling methods. In the USA, braided styles have become mainstream in fashion and hair care. The term is commonly used in discussions of cultural identity and hair politics in both countries.
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