grooming

• Substantivo que designa o ato de cuidar, limpar, escovar e manter a aparência de si mesmo ou de um animal, como um animal de estimação.

A noun referring to the act of cleaning, brushing, and maintaining the appearance of oneself or an animal, such as a pet.

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1. Personal hygiene and appearanceA2formal

   The act of cleaning, brushing, and maintaining one's hair, nails, skin, and overall appearance.

   Cuidados pessoais

   • Good grooming is important for a professional appearance.
   • She spends an hour on her grooming routine every morning.
   • The salon offers a full range of grooming services for men.

   Sinônimoshygienepersonal careprimpingtoiletry

   Antônimosslovenlinessunkemptness

2. Animal careA2formal

   The practice of cleaning, brushing, and maintaining the coat, nails, and hygiene of an animal.

   Cuidados com animais

   • Regular grooming keeps your dog's coat healthy and shiny.
   • The cat's grooming habits are very meticulous.
   • He took his horse to the stable for grooming before the show.

   Sinônimosbrushingcleaningcombingtendingwashing

3. Manipulative behaviorC1formallegal

   The act of building a relationship with a child or vulnerable person to exploit them, often for sexual abuse.

   Comportamento manipulador

   • The court convicted him of child grooming.
   • Online grooming is a serious crime.
   • Awareness campaigns help parents recognize signs of grooming.

   Sinônimosconditioningenticementmanipulationrecruitmentseduction

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de limpar e cuidar da aparência de si mesmo ou de um animal, ou de preparar alguém para um determinado papel ou atividade.

A verb used to indicate the act of cleaning and maintaining the appearance of oneself or an animal, or preparing someone for a particular role or activity.

1. Clean and tidy an animalB1formal

   To brush, clean, and care for the coat or fur of an animal, especially a horse or dog.

   Cuidar da pelagem de animais

   • She grooms her horse every morning before riding.
   • The dog needs to be groomed regularly to keep its coat healthy.
   • He spent an hour grooming the pony for the competition.

   Sinônimosbrushcleancombcurrytend

2. Prepare someone for a roleB2formal

   To train or prepare someone for a particular job, position, or activity.

   Preparar para um cargo

   • The company is grooming him for a management position.
   • She was groomed from a young age to become a professional dancer.
   • The coach groomed the young athlete for the Olympics.

   Sinônimoscoachcultivatementornurtureprepareprimereadytraintutor

   Antônimosdiscourageignoreneglect

3. Make oneself neat and tidyB1formal

   To clean and arrange one's own appearance, such as hair or clothes.

   Arrumar-se

   • He groomed himself carefully before the interview.
   • She spent time grooming her hair for the party.
   • The actor groomed himself in front of the mirror before the show.

   Sinônimosfreshen uppreenprimpsmarten upspruce uptidy

   Antônimosdishevelmessmussuntidy