updo

[/ˈʌp.duː/]
nounpl: updos
penteado preso
1. A hairstyle in which the hair is arranged up and away from the neck and shoulders, typically pinned or secured on top of or at the back of the head
She wore an elegant updo for the wedding ceremony.
Ela usava um penteado preso elegante para a cerimônia de casamento.
2. A formal or decorative hairstyle suitable for special occasions
The bride chose a sophisticated updo with pearl pins.
A noiva escolheu um penteado preso sofisticado com pentes de pérolas.
Updos are particularly popular in Brazil for formal occasions like weddings, graduations, and carnival events. They're also a staple of professional styling in salons (salões de beleza). In American culture, updos are associated with elegance and formality, commonly seen at prom, weddings, and red carpet events.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
bunchignontwisted stylegathered hair
Antonyms / Antônimos
downdoloose hairflowing hair

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
penteado preso
Most common term for any hair styled up and away from shoulders
General Brazilian
coque
Specifically for bun-style updos; commonly used in salons
São Paulo
penteado social
More formal context; often used for special occasion styling
Portugal
penteado apanhado
Portuguese European variant; literally 'gathered hairstyle'

Related Words

bunponytailchignonhairstylecoiffurewaves

Related Idioms & Phrases

put your hair up
wear your hair up
hair pulled back
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