escovação
1. The act of cleaning or grooming with a brush
Brushing your teeth twice a day prevents cavities.
Escovar os dentes duas vezes por dia previne cáries.
2. A light, gentle touching or sweeping motion
The brushing of the wind against her face felt refreshing.
A passagem suave do vento contra seu rosto foi refrescante.
3. In hairdressing, a technique to dry and style hair with a brush
The brushing gave her hair volume and shine.
A escovação deu volume e brilho ao cabelo dela.
4. A cosmetic treatment for hair straightening using heat and chemicals
Brazilian brushing is a popular hair treatment.
O alisamento brasileiro é um tratamento capilar popular.
In Brazil, 'brushing' (escovação or alisamento) is extremely popular as a hair treatment, with many beauty salons specializing in Brazilian hair straightening treatments. In both American and Brazilian cultures, tooth brushing is heavily emphasized in dental hygiene education and public health campaigns. The term has become part of daily routine vocabulary in both regions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
brushing someone off - to dismiss or ignore someone
brush it under the carpet - to hide or conceal a problem
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