head covering

• Qualquer peça de roupa ou acessório usado na cabeça para proteção, fins religiosos, moda ou motivos culturais, como chapéus, lenços, capuzes ou véus.

Any garment or accessory worn on the head for protection, religious observance, fashion, or cultural reasons, such as hats, scarves, hoods, or veils.

1. General term for headwearA2formal

   Any item worn on the head for protection, religious reasons, fashion, or cultural tradition.

   Cobertura de cabeça

   • In many cultures, a head covering is a sign of respect.
   • She wore a simple head covering to protect herself from the sun.
   • Different religions require specific types of head covering.

2. Religious or cultural garmentB1formal

   A specific garment worn on the head as part of religious or cultural practice.

   Cobertura de cabeça

   • The hijab is a common head covering worn by Muslim women.
   • In some Orthodox Jewish communities, married women wear a head covering.
   • A turban is a traditional head covering in Sikhism.