facial

• Relativo à face ou ao rosto; usado frequentemente em contextos médicos, estéticos, anatômicos ou cosméticos.

Relating to the face; often used in medical, cosmetic, or anatomical contexts.

1. Relating to the faceB1formal

   Of or concerning the face, especially its appearance or expressions.

   Facial

   • She has a beautiful facial structure.
   • Facial expressions can convey emotions without words.
   • He underwent facial surgery to correct the injury.

2. Relating to the outer surfaceC1formal

   Of or pertaining to the outside surface of an object, often used in technical contexts.

   Superficial

   • The facial area of the building was covered in marble.
   • The engineer examined the facial layer of the metal for cracks.
   • The facial plane of the crystal was perfectly smooth.

   Sinônimosexteriorexternaloutersuperficialsurface

   Antônimosinnerinteriorinternal

• Substantivo que designa ou o nervo facial, que controla os músculos da expressão facial, ou um tratamento estético para o rosto que inclui limpeza, massagem e aplicação de cremes.

A noun referring to either the facial nerve that controls the muscles of facial expression, or a cosmetic treatment for the face involving cleansing, massage, and the application of creams.

1. Facial nerveC1formalmedical

   The seventh cranial nerve that controls the muscles of facial expression and carries taste sensations from the front of the tongue.

   Nervo facial

   • Damage to the facial nerve can cause paralysis of the face.
   • The surgeon carefully avoided the facial nerve during the operation.
   • Bell's palsy is a condition affecting the facial nerve.

   Sinônimosfacial nerve

2. Beauty treatmentA2informal

   A cosmetic procedure for the face that typically includes cleansing, exfoliation, massage, and the application of creams or masks.

   Tratamento facial

   • She booked a facial at the spa for her birthday.
   • The esthetician gave me a relaxing facial with a hydrating mask.
   • Regular facials can help improve skin texture and tone.