dressing gown
[/ˈdresɪŋ gaʊn/]
nounfemininepl: dressing gowns
robe
1. A long, loose outer garment worn over nightwear or casual clothes, typically at home
She put on her dressing gown before going downstairs for breakfast.
Ela colocou seu robe antes de descer para tomar café da manhã.
2. A garment worn by actors or performers to change into costumes backstage
The actor hung his dressing gown in the backstage area.
O ator pendurou seu robe na área nos bastidores.
3. A garment worn in medical or spa settings for easy dressing and undressing
Patients wear a dressing gown during medical examinations.
Os pacientes vestem um robe durante os exames médicos.
In Brazil, 'robe' is the standard modern term borrowed from English, widely used in fashion and everyday contexts. In Portugal, 'roupão' remains more traditional, though 'robe' is increasingly used among younger generations. The dressing gown represents casual, comfortable home wear in both cultures and is common in medical and hospitality settings.
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