delicate garments
[ˈdɛlɪkət ˈɡɑrmənts]
noun phrasepl: delicate garments
roupas delicadas
1. Clothing items made from fragile, soft, or fine fabrics that require careful handling and special washing methods
Delicate garments such as silk blouses and lace underwear should be hand-washed in cold water.
Roupas delicadas como blusas de seda e lingerie de renda devem ser lavadas à mão em água fria.
2. Undergarments, intimate apparel, or lightweight clothing that needs gentle care
The store specializes in delicate garments for women.
A loja se especializa em roupas delicadas para mulheres.
In both Brazilian and American cultures, 'delicate garments' typically refers to undergarments and intimate apparel requiring special laundry care. Brazilians often use 'roupas delicadas' in laundry contexts, while the term can also imply femininity and elegance. The phrase is commonly found on washing machine settings and clothing care labels universally.
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