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retouch

[/riːˈtʌtʃ/]
verb
retoque
1. To improve or restore something by making small corrections or additions, especially to a photograph, painting, or text
The photographer will retouch the image to remove blemishes.
O fotógrafo fará retoque na imagem para remover manchas.
2. To apply paint or color to cover worn areas or restore appearance
I need to retouch the paint on the wall where it's chipped.
Preciso fazer retoque na tinta da parede onde está descascada.
3. To touch up or refresh cosmetics or makeup
She went to the bathroom to retouch her makeup.
Ela foi ao banheiro fazer retoque na maquiagem.
Synonyms
touch upfixrestoreimproverefine

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
retoque
Most common term used in photography and cosmetics
São Paulo
retoque
Standard usage in professional photography and fashion
Portugal
retocar
Portuguese European usage, equivalent meaning

Related Idioms & Phrases

retouch one's makeup
retouch a photograph
retouch the details
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