sanitary pad
[/ˈsænɪtɛri pæd/]
nounfemininepl: sanitary pads
absorvente higiênico
1. an absorbent pad worn by menstruating people to absorb menstrual blood
She bought a box of sanitary pads at the pharmacy.
Ela comprou uma caixa de absorventes higiênicos na farmácia.
2. a disposable product designed for personal hygiene during menstruation
Sanitary pads come in different sizes and absorbency levels.
Os absorventes higiênicos vêm em diferentes tamanhos e níveis de absorção.
In Brazil, sanitary pads are widely available and commonly discussed in advertising and conversation. The term 'absorvente higiênico' is the standard nomenclature used in packaging, pharmacies, and medical contexts. In Portuguese healthcare settings, 'penso higiênico' is the traditional term, though 'absorvente' is increasingly used among younger generations. The product is considered an essential feminine hygiene item, and access to sanitary products has become a social and economic justice issue in both countries.
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