curled

[/kɜːrld/]

adjective/verb (past participle)

encaracolado

1. formed into a curved or spiral shape

She has beautifully curled hair.

Ela tem cabelos lindamente encaracolados.

2. bent into a rounded or spiral form

The dog curled up on the sofa.

O cão enroscou-se no sofá.

3. past tense of curl: to form into curls or coils

She curled her hair before the party.

Ela encaracolou o cabelo antes da festa.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

encaracolado

most common usage for hair or decorative curls

Rio de Janeiro

cacheado

popular term for curly/wavy hair

São Paulo

encaracolado/cacheado

both terms used interchangeably

Portugal

encaracolado/ondulado

ondulado used for waves; encaracolado for tighter curls

curled up in a ball

curled up with a book

make someone's hair curl

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