cicatriz
scar
Advanced Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/si.kɐ.ˈtɾiʃ/
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Cultural Note
In Portuguese culture, scars are sometimes seen poetically as marks of life's journey. The verb 'cicatrizar' means to heal/scar over and is used both literally and figuratively — 'o tempo cicatriza tudo' (time heals everything).
📝 Example Sentences
Ele tem uma cicatriz no braço.
He has a scar on his arm.
A cicatriz conta uma história.
The scar tells a story.