headband

[/ˈhedbænd/]
nounfemininepl: headbands / fitas para a cabeça
fita para a cabeça
1. a band of fabric or other material worn around the head, typically for practical purposes such as keeping hair back or absorbing sweat
She wore a headband while exercising to keep sweat out of her eyes.
Ela usava uma fita para a cabeça enquanto se exercitava para evitar que o suor caísse nos seus olhos.
2. a decorative band worn around the head as an accessory or fashion item
The bride wore a delicate headband adorned with pearls.
A noiva usava uma fita para a cabeça delicada enfeitada com pérolas.
3. in historical or cultural contexts, a band that signifies rank, status, or religious significance
The warrior wore a headband bearing his tribe's symbol.
O guerreiro usava uma fita para a cabeça com o símbolo de sua tribo.
In Brazilian culture, headbands are commonly worn during sports and fitness activities, reflecting the country's passion for athletics and outdoor activities. They are also associated with carnival costumes and indigenous Brazilian traditions. In the USA, headbands became particularly iconic during the 1980s fitness craze and remain popular in sports contexts. In Japanese and other Asian cultures, headbands (like the hachimaki) carry significant cultural and historical meaning.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
hairbandsweatbandheadwrapdiademtiara

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fita para a cabeça
most common term used in everyday Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
tiara
used when referring to decorative or formal headbands
General Brazilian
fita de cabelo
alternative term emphasizing the hair-related function
Portugal
fita para a cabeça
standard usage in Portuguese Portuguese
Portugal
banda para a cabeça
alternative Portuguese term

Related Words

hairbandsweatbandheadwearaccessorybandanacrown

Related Idioms & Phrases

to wear one's heart on one's headband (hypothetical adaptation meaning to display emotions openly)
think band or headband culture (sports/fitness slang referring to athletic fashion)
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