Portuguese · Body & Health
"Bandage (band-aid)" in Portuguese: curativo
o curativo
Note: PT-PT: o penso
A bandage or band-aid in Brazilian Portuguese is o curativo. In European Portuguese you will often hear o penso for the same idea.
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How to pronounce curativo
Say it
koo-rah-CHEE-voo
/ku.ɾa.ˈtʃi.vu/
koo-rah-CHEE-voo
"Bandage (band-aid)" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o curativo | the bandage / band-aid Default Brazilian word. | Default Brazilian word. |
| um curativo | a band-aid Pharmacy ask. | Pharmacy ask. |
| colocar um curativo | to put on a bandage First-aid action. | First-aid action. |
| o penso (PT-PT) | the plaster / bandage European Portuguese from the entry note. | European Portuguese from the entry note. |
How to use curativo in real life
- 1Pharmacy counter
Preciso de um curativo impermeável, por favor.
I need a waterproof band-aid, please.
Shopping ask.
- 2Kitchen cut
Lava o dedo e põe um curativo agora.
Wash your finger and put a bandage on now.
Home first aid.
- 3Kids' soccer
O joelho dele ganhou um curativo depois da queda.
His knee got a bandage after the fall.
Sports scrape.
Mistakes English speakers make with curativo
Incorrect: Me dá um band-aid.
Correct: Me dá um curativo.
In Brazil say curativo; English band-aid is widely understood but not the headword.
Incorrect: A curativo caiu.
Correct: O curativo caiu.
Curativo is masculine.
Good to know
Brazilian pharmacies sell curativos in every size near the checkout. In Portugal, penso is the everyday label on the box—same sticky rectangle, different word.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Treating a small cut
ChatPal
Tem um curativo na bolsa?
Do you have a bandage in your bag?
You
Tenho. Esse curativo é pequeno, mas serve.
I do. This bandage is small, but it works.
ChatPal
Coloca o curativo sem apertar demais.
Put the bandage on without squeezing too hard.
You
Pronto. Melhor assim.
Done. Better this way.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bandage (band-aid)" in Portuguese
Curativo or penso?
Curativo in Brazil; penso is PT-PT.
How do I ask at a pharmacy?
Vocês têm curativo?
Gender?
Masculine—o curativo.
Larger medical bandage?
Still often curativo; a gauze wrap may be faixa or gaze.
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