facial
gb/fˈeɪʃəl/ us/fˈeɪʃəl/
B1
Inglês
~ 5200
Aceções
0 aceções
adjective
B2
property
1
Relating to or on the face
About the face, or on the face.
Padrão de uso:
facial [noun]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use "face" instead of "facial" before nouns in technical or medical contexts, saying *"face muscles"* or *"face bones"* where native speakers more often say "facial muscles" or "facial bones". They may also confuse the adjective "facial" (relating to the face) with the noun "a facial" (a beauty treatment).
Sinónimos
face (Used as a noun before another noun (e.g. "face mask") to describe something related to the face; not used as a true adjective in all contexts like "facial" is.)
Colocações
facial expression
|facial hair
|facial features
|facial muscles
|facial bones
|facial recognition
Temas
body
|health
|appearance
|technology
Exemplos
- He suffered serious facial injuries in the car accident.
- The software uses facial recognition to unlock the phone.
- Regular brushing can improve your dog's facial hygiene.
- Facial muscles play a key role in producing speech.
- Her facial features are very similar to her mother's.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- He has strong facial bones.
- The doctor examined her for facial pain.
- My phone has facial recognition to open it.
- Her facial expression showed that she was angry.
Nome
B1
action
2
Cosmetic skin treatment for the face
A beauty treatment where a person cleans and cares for the skin of your face, usually at a spa or salon.
Padrão de uso:
to have/get a facial
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes say *"I did a facial"* when they mean "I had a facial" or "I got a facial". They may also confuse the noun "a facial" (a beauty treatment) with the adjective "facial" (relating to the face) and try to say things like *"He has a facial problem"* when "facial" there is adjectival, not a treatment.
Sinónimos
facial treatment (Slightly more explicit and technical; clearly describes it as a type of treatment, but less commonly used as a standalone noun than "a facial" in everyday speech.)
Colocações
get a facial
|have a facial
|luxury facial
|deep-cleansing facial
|spa facial
|monthly facial
Temas
daily life
|beauty
|health
|body
|daily_life
Exemplos
- I booked a facial at the spa for Saturday afternoon.
- She gets a deep-cleansing facial once a month.
- The package includes a massage, a facial, and a manicure.
- After the facial, my skin felt much softer and smoother.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- She wants to get a facial before her wedding.
- I had a facial at the spa yesterday.
- My friend works in a salon and gives facials.
- This hotel offers free facials to guests.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
facial
IPA
GB/fˈeɪʃəl/
US/fˈeɪʃəl/
Sílabas e acento
fa - cial (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (fa)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: facial
Noun
- Base: facial
- Plural: facials
Família de palavras
Forms
facials
noun
Core family
face
noun A1
Negative and opposite forms
faceless
adjective
Advanced or less common
facially
adverb
deface
verb
defacement
noun
Expressões
facial features
1/fˈeɪʃəl fˈit͡ʃɚz/
fixed phrase
Parts and shape of the face
The different parts of a person’s face, such as the eyes, nose, and mouth, and how they look together.
Exemplos
- Her facial features are very delicate and fine.
- The suspect’s facial features were described as sharp and angular.
- Twins often have very similar facial features.
facial hair
1/fˈeɪʃəl hˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
Hair on the face
Hair that grows on a person’s face, for example a beard or mustache.
Exemplos
- He decided to shave off all his facial hair.
- Some jobs do not allow long facial hair for safety reasons.
- His thick facial hair makes him look older than he is.
facial mask
1/fˈeɪʃəl mˈæsk/
fixed phrase
Mask or cream put on the face
A mask or thick cream that you put on your face for a short time to clean or improve your skin.
Exemplos
- She applied a hydrating facial mask before going to bed.
- The spa offers a seaweed facial mask for dry skin.
- After the facial mask, his skin looked brighter and smoother.
facial recognition
1/fˈeɪʃəl ɹˌɛkəɡnˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Technology that identifies faces
Technology that uses a picture or video of a face to find or confirm who a person is.
Exemplos
- Many airports now use facial recognition to speed up security checks.
- I turned off facial recognition on my phone for privacy reasons.
- The company’s new system combines facial recognition with voice identification.
facial tissues
1/fˈeɪʃəl tˈɪʃuz/
fixed phrase
Soft paper for face or nose
Soft paper sheets that you throw away after using, used to wipe your nose or face.
Exemplos
- She grabbed a box of facial tissues for her runny nose.
- Please use facial tissues instead of your sleeve.
- The hotel room was stocked with towels and facial tissues.
facial expression
1/fˈeɪʃəl ɪkspɹˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
Look on a face that shows feeling
The way someone’s face looks that shows how they feel or what they think.
Exemplos
- Her facial expression told me she was upset.
- Her facial expression changed from happy to worried in a second.
- You can read his mood from his facial expressions.
- His words were kind, but his facial expression was cold.
- Actors practice different facial expressions in front of a mirror.