headwear

[/ˈhedwɛər/]
nounpl: headwears
adereço de cabeça; cobertura para a cabeça
1. Articles of clothing or accessories worn on the head, such as hats, caps, bonnets, scarves, or crowns
The store specializes in fashionable headwear for all seasons.
A loja se especializa em adereços de cabeça na moda para todas as estações.
2. Protective or decorative coverings for the head worn for specific purposes or occasions
Proper headwear is essential for safety on construction sites.
O adereço de cabeça adequado é essencial para a segurança em canteiros de obras.
In Brazil, headwear is commonly worn for both fashion and functionality, particularly in beach culture with caps and sun hats. The term is frequently used in retail and fashion industries. In the USA, headwear is a major fashion category and also includes sports-related caps and hats as part of casual everyday wear and team culture.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
hatcaphead coveringhat and capmillinery

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
adereço de cabeça; cobertura para a cabeça
Most common usage in standard Portuguese
São Paulo
chapéu; boné
Often uses specific types rather than general term
Rio de Janeiro
chapéu; cobertura
Casual reference to hats and caps
Portugal
acessório de cabeça; cobertura para a cabeça
Slightly more formal phrasing than in Brazil

Related Words

hatcaphelmetbonnettiaraberetturbancrown

Related Idioms & Phrases

wear many hats (ter múltiplas responsabilidades)
hat in hand (com humildade; pedindo desculpas)
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