Portuguese · Body & Health
"Eyebrow" in Portuguese: sobrancelha
a sobrancelha
Eyebrow in Portuguese is a sobrancelha. Talk about as sobrancelhas in makeup, photos, or when something surprises you and you raise them.
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How to pronounce sobrancelha
Say it
so-bran-SEHL-yah
/so.bɾã.ˈse.ʎa/
so-bran-SEHL-yah. Stress on SEHL.
"Eyebrow" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a sobrancelha | the eyebrow Singular. | Singular. |
| as sobrancelhas | the eyebrows Usual plural. | Usual plural. |
| fazer a sobrancelha | to get eyebrows done Salon talk. | Salon talk. |
| levantar a sobrancelha | to raise an eyebrow Surprise / doubt. | Surprise / doubt. |
How to use sobrancelha in real life
- 1Salon booking
Quero só alinhar a sobrancelha, sem tintura.
I just want to shape the eyebrow, no dye.
Beauty ask.
- 2Allergy
Minha sobrancelha direita coça depois do novo creme.
My right eyebrow itches after the new cream.
Side detail.
- 3Photo tip
Suas sobrancelhas ficam ótimas com essa luz lateral.
Your eyebrows look great with this side light.
Plural compliment.
Mistakes English speakers make with sobrancelha
Incorrect: O sobrancelho.
Correct: A sobrancelha.
Feminine noun: a sobrancelha.
Incorrect: Minha eyebrow está fina.
Correct: Minha sobrancelha está fina.
Use sobrancelha.
Good to know
Sobrancelha talk is common in Brazilian beauty routines—design, henna, laminagem. Levar a sobrancelha (raise an eyebrow) works as a playful doubt gesture in chat and comics.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Before a photo shoot
ChatPal
Quer retocar a sobrancelha antes da foto?
Want to touch up the eyebrow before the photo?
You
Sim — a sobrancelha esquerda está meio sumida.
Yes — the left eyebrow looks a bit faded.
ChatPal
Passo um gel nas sobrancelhas e pronto.
I’ll put some gel on the eyebrows and we’re done.
You
Perfeito. Depois a gente escolhe o fundo.
Perfect. Then we’ll pick the background.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Eyebrow" in Portuguese
Gender?
Feminine: a sobrancelha.
Plural?
As sobrancelhas.
Salon phrase?
Fazer a sobrancelha.
Raise an eyebrow?
Levantar a sobrancelha.
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