faixa de suor / banda de suor / fita absorvente
1. A band of absorbent material worn around the wrist, forehead, or head to absorb perspiration during physical activity
She wore a sweatband on her forehead while running the marathon.
Ela usava uma faixa de suor na testa enquanto corria a maratona.
2. A strip of absorbent material attached to the inside of a hat or cap to absorb sweat
The sweatband inside the baseball cap keeps sweat out of my eyes.
A faixa de suor dentro do boné mantém o suor longe dos meus olhos.
Sweatbands became iconic in American pop culture during the 1980s aerobics boom and are strongly associated with fitness and athletic performance. In Brazil, they are commonly used by both professional athletes and casual gym-goers, particularly in volleyball, basketball, and running communities.
Related Idioms & Phrases
sweat of one's brow (idiomatic expression about hard work, though different context)
tighten one's headband (sports preparedness metaphor)
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