verb/nounpl: glazes (noun)
esmaltar, vitrificar, cobertura brilhante
1. (verb) To cover with a smooth, shiny coating or finish
The baker will glaze the donuts with chocolate.
O padeiro vai esmaltar os donuts com chocolate.
2. (verb) To fit with glass panes
They hired someone to glaze the windows.
Eles contrataram alguém para envidraçar as janelas.
3. (verb) To become dull or unfocused (eyes glaze over)
His eyes began to glaze over during the boring lecture.
Seus olhos começaram a ficar desfocos durante a palestra entediante.
4. (noun) A thin coating or layer applied to a surface for shine and protection
The ceramic glaze gives the pottery a beautiful finish.
O esmalte cerâmico dá um acabamento bonito à cerâmica.
5. (noun) A sweet coating on baked goods
The donut has a vanilla glaze on top.
O donut tem uma cobertura de baunilha por cima.
In Brazilian culinary culture, 'esmalte' and 'cobertura' are widely used in bakeries and pastry shops. In the USA, 'glaze' is particularly associated with donuts (especially Krispy Kreme glazed donuts), while in Portugal, 'vidrado' relates more to traditional ceramic and pottery craftsmanship. The phrase 'glaze over' is idiomatic in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking contexts, referring to losing focus or becoming disinterested.
NYC Slang
glaze over (to zone out or stop paying attention)
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