hidratar

Senses

1. 1.

   to hydrate, to moisturize

   to add moisture or water to the skin, hair, or body

2. 2.

   to hydrate

   to supply water or fluids to the body (drinking or intravenous)

3. 3.

   to hydrate

   in chemistry, to combine with water molecules

Examples

• "É importante hidratar a pele depois de tomar sol."

  It's important to moisturize your skin after sunbathing.

• "Você precisa se hidratar mais, especialmente no verão."

  You need to hydrate more, especially in the summer.

• "Esse creme hidrata o cabelo profundamente."

  This cream deeply moisturizes the hair.

Usage

Very common verb in Brazilian Portuguese, used frequently in beauty/skincare contexts and health/wellness discussions. Often used reflexively (hidratar-se) when referring to drinking water. Common collocations: hidratar a pele/o cabelo (moisturize skin/hair), hidratar o corpo (hydrate the body).