equipamento de cabeça
1. protective or decorative equipment worn on the head
The boxer wore protective headgear during training.
O boxeador usava equipamento de cabeça protetor durante o treinamento.
2. a hat, helmet, or other covering for the head
The soldier adjusted his military headgear before inspection.
O soldado ajustou seu equipamento militar de cabeça antes da inspeção.
3. orthodontic device worn on the head to correct teeth alignment
The teenager wore headgear to straighten his teeth.
O adolescente usava aparelho ortodôntico para alinhar seus dentes.
4. equipment for the head in sports or specific activities
Scuba diving headgear includes masks and regulators.
O equipamento de cabeça para mergulho inclui máscaras e reguladores.
In Brazil, headgear is particularly associated with orthodontic treatment in teenagers, a common procedure in urban areas. In sports contexts, safety regulations increasingly require proper headgear, especially in boxing, MMA, and contact sports. The term is also used in military and construction safety standards. In Portuguese, the translation may vary based on whether the emphasis is on protection (protetor) or general equipment (equipamento).
Related Idioms & Phrases
put on one's thinking cap (figurative, different usage)
protective headgear requirement
orthodontic headgear
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