manicure

• Substantivo que designa o cuidado cosmético das mãos e unhas, geralmente incluindo limpeza, corte e modelagem das unhas e remoção de cutículas.

A noun referring to a cosmetic treatment for the hands and fingernails, typically involving cleaning, shaping, and polishing.

1. Professional hand and nail careB1formal

   A cosmetic treatment for the hands and fingernails, typically involving shaping, cleaning, and polishing the nails, as well as caring for the cuticles.

   Manicure

   • She booked an appointment for a manicure at the salon.
   • A basic manicure includes nail shaping and cuticle care.
   • He treated himself to a manicure before the wedding.

• Verbo usado para descrever o cuidado com as unhas das mãos e dos pés, geralmente incluindo cortar, lixar, polir e aplicar esmalte.

A verb used to describe the act of caring for or trimming the fingernails and toenails, often including shaping, buffing, and applying polish.

1. Trim and shape nailsB1formal

   To carefully cut, shape, and tidy the fingernails and cuticles.

   Fazer as unhas

   • She manicures her nails every Sunday evening.
   • He learned how to manicure his own hands at home.
   • The salon offers a service to manicure and polish nails.

   Sinônimosbuffclipfilegroomneatenshapetrim

2. Care for handsB1formal

   To attend to the appearance and health of one's hands, including nail care and moisturizing.

   Cuidar das mãos

   • She manicures her hands regularly to keep them soft.
   • He manicures his hands before important meetings.
   • The spa manicured her hands with a special treatment.

   Sinônimosgroomneatenpampertend