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dress

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noun/verbpl: dresses
vestido (noun); vestir (verb)
1. A one-piece garment for women or girls that covers the body from shoulders to legs
She wore a beautiful blue dress to the party.
Ela usava um lindo vestido azul na festa.
2. Clothing or garments in general
The dress code for the event is formal.
O código de vestuário para o evento é formal.
3. To put on clothes; to clothe oneself or another person
She dressed quickly for work.
Ela se vestiu rapidamente para o trabalho.
4. To arrange or style; to prepare something for presentation
The chef dressed the salad with vinaigrette.
O chef temperou a salada com molho vinagrete.
5. To treat a wound with medical care
The nurse will dress your wound.
A enfermeira vai curar sua ferida.
NYC Slang
fit (modern slang for clothing/outfit)
Synonyms
gownfrockoutfitattiregarmentclothegarb
Antonyms
undressdisrobestrip

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vestido
Most common term for the garment
Brazil
se vestir
Standard verb for getting dressed
São Paulo
vestido
No regional distinction
Portugal
vestido
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

dress to kill - to wear very attractive or formal clothing
dress up - to wear formal or special clothing
dress down - to wear casual clothing; or to scold someone
get dressed - to put on clothes
well-dressed - appearing neat and fashionable
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