cílios
cílios is the Portuguese word for eyelashes.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is cílio, which means eyelash.
Did you know?
- In Portuguese, the word cílios refers specifically to the hairs of the eyelid, whereas in English, 'cilia' refers to microscopic hair-like structures on cells.
- While cílios describes the eyelashes, the word for eyebrows is sobrancelhas, which literally translates to 'above the brows'.
- Unlike the English word 'eyelash', which is a compound of 'eye' and 'lash', cílio is a single root word derived from Latin.
Examples in context
- Maria tem cílios longos.Mary has long eyelashes.This sentence shows how to describe someone having long cílios.Tatoeba #5340249 by carlosalberto, translation #5337466 by Hybrid
- Ela tem cílios longos e volumososShe has long and voluminous eyelashes
- Ela usa máscara para os cílios.She uses mascara for her eyelashes.
- Seus cílios são muito curtos.Her eyelashes are very short.
Example conversation
A woman is getting ready in front of a mirror.
- RodrigoMariana, seus cílios estão sujos.Mariana, your eyelashes are dirty.
- MarianaSério? Onde?Really? Where?
- RodrigoAqui, perto do canto do olho.Here, near the corner of your eye.
- MarianaObrigada, Rodrigo.Thanks, Rodrigo.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
