adjective, nounN/A (adjective); masculine (noun - o facial)pl: N/A (adjective); faciais (noun)
facial
1. relating to or affecting the face
She had a facial expression of complete surprise.
Ela tinha uma expressão facial de completa surpresa.
2. a beauty treatment for the face, typically involving cleansing, exfoliation, and moisturizing
I'm going to get a facial at the spa this weekend.
Vou fazer um facial no spa neste fim de semana.
3. relating to the structure or bones of the face
The patient had facial reconstruction surgery after the accident.
O paciente foi submetido a uma cirurgia de reconstrução facial após o acidente.
In Brazil, 'facial' is a common term in the beauty and wellness industry, with many spas and salons offering various facial treatments. The word has been adopted directly into Portuguese without significant modification. Facials are popular across socioeconomic levels in Brazilian culture, from luxury spas to neighborhood beauty salons.
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