menstrual pad
[MEN-stroo-uhl pad]
nounpl: menstrual pads
absorvente higiênico
1. A disposable absorbent product worn in the underwear to absorb menstrual fluid during menstruation
She bought a box of menstrual pads at the drugstore.
Ela comprou uma caixa de absorventes higiênicos na farmácia.
2. A feminine hygiene product designed to prevent staining of clothing during the menstrual cycle
Menstrual pads come in different sizes and absorbency levels.
Os absorventes higiênicos vêm em diferentes tamanhos e níveis de absorção.
In Brazil, menstrual pads (absorventes higiênicos) are widely available in pharmacies and supermarkets without stigma. Public discussions about menstruation and menstrual products have become increasingly normalized in recent years. In Portugal, the term penso higiénico reflects European Portuguese terminology. The product is an essential item in feminine hygiene and is often purchased regularly as a household necessity.
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