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higienizar

[i.dʒi.e.ni.zar]
verb
to sanitize, to hygienize, to disinfect
1. to make something clean and sanitary by removing germs, bacteria, or harmful substances
We need to sanitize the kitchen after cooking.
Precisamos higienizar a cozinha depois de cozinhar.
2. to apply hygiene standards or procedures to something
The hospital staff higienizes all medical equipment regularly.
A equipe do hospital higieniza todo o equipamento médico regularmente.
Synonyms
desinfetaresterilizarlimparpurificarsanitizar
Antonyms
contaminarsujarinfectar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
higienizar
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
higienizar
standard usage, especially in healthcare contexts
Portugal
higienizar
less common; 'desinfectar' or 'esterilizar' preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

higienizar o ambiente
higienizar as mãos
higienizar equipamentos
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