corretivo
/ko.ʁeˈt͡ʃi.vu/masculine
In Portuguese, the English word "concealer" is translated as corretivo. Wiktionary also lists corretor.
Meaning: cosmetic (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| corretivo | /ko.ʁeˈt͡ʃi.vu/ (Brazil) /ko.ʁeˈt͡ʃi.vu/ (Rio de Janeiro) |
masculine |
| corretor | /ko.ʁeˈtoʁ/ (Brazil) /ko.ʁeˈtoɾ/ (São Paulo) |
masculine |
What does it mean word for word?
The word corretivo is derived from an adjective meaning "corrective" or something that serves to correct.
Which one should you use?
While corretivo is the standard term for cosmetic concealer, corretor is more commonly used to refer to a person who corrects something, such as an editor or proofreader or to a professional broker.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The word corretivo is used in both Portugal and Brazil.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both forms provided are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ko.ʁeˈtʃi.vu/. The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- While corretivo refers to makeup, the same word is also the standard term for 'white-out' or correction fluid used on paper.
- In some contexts, corretivo is used as an adjective to describe a punishment meant to reform a person, such as a 'corrective measure' medida corretiva.
- The word corretor can refer to a 'real estate agent' corretor de imóveis or a 'stockbroker' corretor de valores.
Examples in context
- Onde posso encontrar um corretivo de boa qualidade?Where can I find a good quality concealer?
- Você viu o novo corretivo daquela marca?Did you see the new concealer from that brand?
- Preciso comprar um corretivo de olheiras porque não tenho dormido bem.I need to buy a concealer for dark circles because I haven't been sleeping well.
- Onde posso encontrar um corretivo facial de qualidade?Where can I find a quality facial concealer?
- Eu preciso comprar um corretivo novo.I need to buy a new concealer.
- Este corretivo cobre muito bem as olheiras.This concealer covers dark circles very well.
- O corretivo dela é de uma marca boa.Her concealer is from a good brand.
Example conversation
Mariana is getting ready for a party in the bedroom.
- RodrigoMariana, você viu o meu corretivo?Mariana, did you see my concealer?
- MarianaEstá em cima da penteadeira, Rodrigo.It is on top of the dressing table, Rodrigo.
- RodrigoAchei! Obrigado, querida.I found it! Thanks, dear.
- MarianaDe nada, você está muito apressado.You're welcome, you are in such a hurry.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “concealer” translations and entries corretivo, corretor, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
