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A2 verb #8,500 最常用 11分钟阅读

enfaixar

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解析 enfaixar in your Level:

At the A1 level, you only need to know that 'enfaixar' means 'to bandage'. You might use it in very simple sentences like 'Eu preciso enfaixar a mão' (I need to bandage my hand). At this stage, focus on the present tense: 'Eu enfaixo', 'Você enfaixa'. It is a regular verb, so it follows the same pattern as 'falar'. Think of it as a word you use when you have a small injury during sports or at home. You should also recognize the noun 'faixa' which means the bandage itself. Learning this word early helps you describe basic physical needs or health issues to a doctor or a friend. Always remember the 'x' sounds like 'sh'.

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At the A2 level, you should be able to use 'enfaixar' in the past tense (Pretérito Perfeito) to describe what happened after an accident. For example: 'Ontem, eu enfaixei o meu pé'. You should also start using it with specific body parts like 'pulso' (wrist) or 'joelho' (knee). You will understand it in the context of sports, such as 'enfaixar as mãos' for boxing. You should also be able to understand simple instructions from a pharmacist or a nurse. At this level, you begin to see the difference between 'enfaixar' (the action) and 'faixa' (the object). You might also encounter the past participle 'enfaixado' used as an adjective, as in 'O meu braço está enfaixado'.

At the B1 level, you can use 'enfaixar' in more complex sentence structures, including the subjunctive and conditional. For example: 'Se eu me machucar, eu vou enfaixar o braço'. You also understand the nuances between 'enfaixar' and general verbs like 'enrolar' (to wrap). You can follow more detailed medical instructions and explain the process of bandaging to someone else. You start to notice the word in news reports or more descriptive stories. You are comfortable with all regular conjugations and can use the gerund 'enfaixando' to describe an ongoing action. You also begin to understand the reflexive use, 'enfaixar-se', although specifying the body part remains more common.

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At the B2 level, you are expected to use 'enfaixar' with precision and correct register. You understand its use in professional medical settings and sports medicine. You can discuss the benefits of bandaging (compression, support, protection) using related vocabulary. You might encounter the word in literary texts or more formal reports. You should be able to distinguish 'enfaixar' from 'pensar' (to dress a wound) and 'imobilizar' (to immobilize). You can also use the word metaphorically if the context allows, though it's rare. Your pronunciation should be natural, correctly handling the 'ai' diphthong and the 'x' sound without hesitation.

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At the C1 level, 'enfaixar' is a word you use fluently and accurately across all contexts. You understand the historical and etymological roots of the word (from the Latin 'fascia'). You can use it in technical discussions about first aid or athletic training. You are aware of regional variations, such as the preference for 'ligar' in some parts of Portugal. You can write detailed reports or instructions involving the word. You understand the subtle difference between 'enfaixar' and other medical terms like 'tamponar' or 'suturar'. Your use of the word is indistinguishable from a native speaker, including correct placement of clitic pronouns (e.g., 'enfaixá-lo').

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At the C2 level, you have a masterly command of 'enfaixar'. You can use it in any stylistic context, from high-level medical academic writing to colloquial slang or poetic metaphors. You understand any archaic or rare uses of the word and its derivatives. You can explain the nuances of the word to others, including its cultural significance in Lusophone countries (e.g., its role in traditional healing or specific sports). You are comfortable using it in complex, multi-clause sentences with perfect grammatical accuracy. The word is just one of many tools in your extensive vocabulary, used with perfect timing and tone.

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enfaixar 30秒了解

Enfaixar is a regular Portuguese verb meaning 'to bandage' or 'to wrap' a body part with a strip of cloth.
It is commonly used in medical, sports (like boxing), and first-aid situations to provide support or protection.
The word comes from 'faixa' (band/strip) and follows standard -ar verb conjugation patterns in all tenses.
The 'x' in enfaixar is pronounced like 'sh', and it's important not to confuse it with general wrapping verbs like 'enrolar'.

The Portuguese verb enfaixar is a fundamental term used primarily in medical, sports, and first-aid contexts. At its core, it means to wrap, bind, or cover a part of the body with a bandage (uma faixa). While English speakers might simply say 'to bandage' or 'to wrap up,' the Portuguese term is specifically derived from the noun faixa, which refers to a strip of cloth, a band, or a ribbon. Understanding this word requires looking at both the physical action and the protective intent behind it.

Medical Context: In a clinical setting, a nurse or doctor will enfaixar a limb to provide compression, support a sprained joint, or hold a dressing in place over a wound. It implies a systematic, circular wrapping motion.

Depois de torcer o tornozelo, o médico decidiu enfaixar o meu pé para reduzir o inchaço.

Translation: After spraining the ankle, the doctor decided to bandage my foot to reduce the swelling.

Beyond the hospital, you will frequently encounter this word in the world of sports. Athletes, particularly boxers, martial artists, and weightlifters, use the verb to describe the process of protecting their wrists and hands before a match or training session. This 'pre-emptive' bandaging is crucial for preventing fractures and providing structural integrity to the joints during high-impact activities. In this sense, enfaixar is synonymous with preparation and safety.

Sports Context: Boxers must enfaixar as mãos (wrap their hands) meticulously to ensure the small bones of the hand do not shift upon impact.

O lutador está no vestiário a enfaixar os pulsos com cuidado.

In everyday life, parents might enfaixar a child's scraped knee, or someone might wrap a sore wrist after a long day of typing. It is a word associated with care, healing, and stabilization. It is also used metaphorically in some regional dialects to mean 'to bundle up' or 'to wrap tightly,' though this is less common than the literal medical meaning. The verb follows the regular first conjugation (-ar), making it relatively easy for learners to master in various tenses. When you hear this word, think of the texture of gauze or elastic crepe and the circular motion of securing a limb.

Common Objects: Common things you bandage include: o pulso (wrist), o joelho (knee), o tornozelo (ankle), a cabeça (head), and a mão (hand).

É necessário enfaixar o ferimento para evitar infecções.

Ela aprendeu a enfaixar feridas no curso de primeiros socorros.

Using enfaixar correctly involves understanding its role as a transitive verb, meaning it usually requires a direct object—the thing being bandaged. Because it is a regular -ar verb, its conjugation follows the standard pattern of verbs like falar or estudar. However, the presence of the 'x' (pronounced like 'sh' in English 'shoe') is a key phonetic point for learners. Let's look at how to deploy this word across different grammatical structures and contexts.

Imperative (Commands): When giving first-aid instructions, use the imperative: 'Enfaixe o braço dele agora!' (Bandage his arm now!).

Por favor, enfaixe o meu dedo; eu acho que o quebrei.

In the past tense (Pretérito Perfeito), it describes a completed action: 'Eu enfaixei a perna do cavalo' (I bandaged the horse's leg). This is common in narrative descriptions of accidents or medical procedures. Note that when bandaging oneself, the reflexive pronoun is often used, though it's more common to specify the body part: 'Eu me enfaixei' vs 'Eu enfaixei o meu braço'. The latter is much more frequent in natural Portuguese conversation.

Gerund (Ongoing Action): To describe the process while it is happening: 'O enfermeiro está enfaixando a cabeça do paciente'.

Enquanto ele estava enfaixando o joelho, ele percebeu que a ferida era profunda.

The future tense or the 'ir + infinitive' construction is useful for planning care: 'Vou enfaixar seu pulso para que você possa jogar amanhã' (I'm going to bandage your wrist so you can play tomorrow). It can also be used in the passive voice with ser or estar to describe the state of a limb: 'O braço está enfaixado' (The arm is bandaged). Here, enfaixado acts as a past participle/adjective.

O técnico disse que seria melhor enfaixar os dois tornozelos por segurança.

Subjunctive (Doubt/Wishes): 'Espero que o médico enfaixe bem a minha mão'. (I hope the doctor bandages my hand well).

Se você enfaixar o ferimento com muita força, o sangue não vai circular.

Finally, consider the negative form: 'Não tente enfaixar a fratura sozinho'. This highlights the importance of professional care. The verb is versatile and essential for anyone discussing physical health or safety. Whether you are at a pharmacy (farmácia) or a soccer field (campo de futebol), knowing how to conjugate and place enfaixar in a sentence is a vital skill for intermediate learners.

In Lusophone cultures, you are most likely to hear enfaixar in environments where physical activity or medical attention is the focus. One of the most common locations is the Pronto-Socorro (Emergency Room) or a Posto de Saúde (Health Clinic). In Brazil, for instance, public health is a major topic, and instructions on how to care for minor injuries at home often involve this verb. You might hear a nurse saying, 'Vou enfaixar seu ferimento para protegê-lo da sujeira' (I'm going to bandage your wound to protect it from dirt).

The Boxing Gym (Academia de Boxe): Before every session, you'll hear coaches yelling: 'Pessoal, hora de enfaixar as mãos!' (Everyone, time to wrap your hands!). This is a ritualistic use of the word.

Na academia, todos devem enfaixar os punhos antes de bater no saco de pancadas.

Another frequent setting is sports commentary. During a televised soccer match (futebol), if a player is injured on the pitch but wants to continue playing, the commentator might say: 'O jogador está sendo atendido para enfaixar a coxa' (The player is being treated to bandage his thigh). This indicates a temporary fix to keep the athlete in the game. In this context, the word conveys a sense of resilience and 'patching up' to carry on.

O fisioterapeuta recomendou enfaixar o joelho durante a corrida de rua.

You will also find the word in literature or news reports describing historical events or accidents. For example, a news story about a car crash might list the victims' injuries and mention how many had to have their heads enfaixadas. In a more domestic setting, a mother might tell her child, 'Vem aqui para a mamãe enfaixar esse corte' (Come here so mommy can bandage that cut). It is a word of comfort and practical action. Interestingly, in the context of mummies (múmias), the process of embalming and wrapping the body is also described using enfaixar.

Historical/Archaeological: Os antigos egípcios costumavam enfaixar os mortos com tiras de linho fino.

No museu, vimos como eles precisavam enfaixar as múmias para preservá-las.

Lastly, in veterinary medicine, you'll hear it used for pets. 'O veterinário teve que enfaixar a pata do cachorro' (The vet had to bandage the dog's paw). It's a universal term for the act of wrapping for protection or healing across species and scenarios. Whether in a high-stakes professional fight or a quiet moment of home care, enfaixar is the go-to verb for binding and securing.

One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make with enfaixar is related to its spelling and pronunciation. The letter 'x' in Portuguese can represent several sounds, but in enfaixar, it always sounds like the English 'sh'. Learners often try to pronounce it as 'ks' (like in 'taxi') or 'z' (like in 'exame'), which can lead to confusion. Remember: en-fai-SHAR. Another common spelling error is replacing the 'x' with 'ch' (enfachar), which is incorrect, even though they sound the same.

Spelling Error: Incorrect: enfachar. Correct: enfaixar.

Não se escreve 'enfachar', a forma correta de enfaixar é com 'x'.

A conceptual mistake involves confusing enfaixar with enrolar (to roll/wrap). While you 'roll' a bandage, enrolar is a much broader term. You can enrolar a carpet or enrolar a piece of paper, but you only enfaixar when the purpose is bandaging or binding, usually for medical or protective reasons. Using enrolar for a wound sounds slightly informal and less precise. Similarly, don't confuse it with vendar, which specifically means to blindfold or cover the eyes.

Vocabulary Confusion: Use enfaixar for limbs/wounds. Use vendar for eyes. Use enrolar for general wrapping.

Você deve enfaixar o pulso, não apenas enrolar um pano nele.

Another error is forgetting the 'en-' prefix. In English, 'bandage' is both a noun and a verb. In Portuguese, faixa is the noun, but you cannot use it as a verb. You must add the prefix en- and the suffix -ar to create the action. Saying 'eu vou faixa o braço' is a major grammatical error that marks you as a beginner. Always remember the full verb structure. Lastly, be careful not to confuse enfaixar with enfachar (a non-existent word) or enfraquecer (to weaken), which sounds vaguely similar to some ears but has a completely different meaning.

False Friends/Sounds: Don't confuse enfaixar with encaixar (to fit/slot in). They sound similar but 'encaixar' is about fitting things together.

É fácil confundir 'encaixar' com enfaixar, mas os significados são opostos.

In summary: watch the 'x' sound, don't use the noun as a verb, and distinguish it from general wrapping or fitting verbs. Practice saying 'en-fai-xar' slowly to get the 'sh' sound right, and always use it with a specific body part or wound as the object.

To truly master enfaixar, it's helpful to compare it with other verbs that involve wrapping, covering, or treating wounds. While enfaixar is specific to bandages, other words offer nuances of meaning that are essential for a rich vocabulary. Let's look at the most common alternatives and how they differ in register and usage.

Pensar: In a medical context, pensar (besides meaning 'to think') means 'to dress a wound'. It's a more comprehensive term that includes cleaning the wound, applying ointment, and then potentially enfaixando it.

O enfermeiro foi pensar o ferimento do soldado ferido.

Then there is enrolar. As mentioned before, this is the general verb for 'to roll' or 'to wrap'. You might enrolar a bandage around a finger, but enfaixar is the more professional and specific term for the whole action. If you use enrolar, it implies a less formal or perhaps less skilled application. Another related verb is vendar, which is exclusively used for covering the eyes, like with a blindfold. You would never vendar a leg; you would enfaixar it.

Ligar: Common in European Portuguese (Portugal), ligar can mean to bandage or to tie up. In Brazil, 'ligar' usually means to call someone or to turn something on, so stick to enfaixar in Brazil.

Em Portugal, é comum ouvir 'ligar um ferimento' em vez de enfaixar.

For more technical or formal situations, you might encounter fajinar (rare and archaic) or atadura (the noun for bandage, often used in the phrase 'por uma atadura'). There is also imobilizar (to immobilize). While enfaixar provides some support, imobilizar usually implies a cast (gesso) or a splint (tala) to keep the limb completely still. If a doctor says they need to imobilizar your arm, it's more serious than just enfaixar.

Tivemos que imobilizar o braço, pois o simples ato de enfaixar não era suficiente.

Finally, consider cobrir (to cover). This is a very general word. You cover a wound with a Band-Aid (curativo), but you enfaixar it with a long strip of cloth. Using cobrir is correct but lacks the specific detail of the wrapping method. By choosing enfaixar, you demonstrate a higher level of Portuguese proficiency and a better grasp of specific actions. In summary, use enfaixar for medical/athletic wrapping, pensar for clinical dressing, vendar for eyes, and imobilizar for serious fractures.

How Formal Is It?

趣味小知识

The Latin root 'fascia' is also the origin of the word 'fascism', referring to the 'fasces' (a bundle of rods bound together), symbolizing strength through unity. In medicine, 'fascia' still refers to the connective tissue that 'wraps' muscles.

发音指南

UK /ẽ.faj.ˈʃaɾ/

US /ẽ.faj.ˈʃaɻ/

The stress is on the last syllable: en-fai-XAR.

押韵词

deixar baixar queixar abaixar descaixar encaixar faixar rebaixar

常见错误

Pronouncing the 'x' as 'ks' like in English 'fix'.
Failing to nasalize the 'en' at the beginning.
Pronouncing the 'ai' as two separate syllables instead of a diphthong.
Confusing the 'x' sound with 'z' (en-fai-zar).
Dropping the final 'r' too much in formal speech.

难度评级

阅读 2/5

Easy to recognize if you know the noun 'faixa'.

写作 3/5

The 'x' can be tricky for beginners to remember over 'ch'.

口语 3/5

The 'sh' sound of 'x' and the nasal 'en' require practice.

听力 2/5

Clear pronunciation usually makes it easy to hear.

接下来学什么

前置知识

faixa mão braço médico machucar

接下来学习

curativo gesso inflamação cicatrizar socorrer

高级

ortopedia fisioterapia compressão ligamento tendinite

需要掌握的语法

Regular -ar Verbs

Eu enfaixo, Tu enfaixas, Ele enfaixa.

Nasal Vowels (en-)

The 'en' in enfaixar is pronounced through the nose.

Pronunciation of 'X'

In enfaixar, 'x' sounds like 'sh'.

Definite Articles with Body Parts

Enfaixar o braço (instead of 'meu braço').

Pronominal Placement

Vou enfaixá-lo (I will bandage it).

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按水平分级的例句

Eu preciso enfaixar o dedo.

I need to bandage the finger.

Simple present tense of 'enfaixar'.

Você enfaixa o meu braço?

Do you bandage my arm?

Interrogative sentence using the second person.

Ela enfaixa o pé dele.

She bandages his foot.

Third person singular present tense.

Nós vamos enfaixar a mão.

We are going to bandage the hand.

Immediate future using 'ir + infinitive'.

Onde está a faixa para enfaixar?

Where is the bandage to wrap with?

Using the infinitive after a preposition.

Eles enfaixam o joelho.

They bandage the knee.

Third person plural present tense.

Eu não quero enfaixar o braço.

I don't want to bandage the arm.

Negative sentence with 'querer'.

É fácil enfaixar o pulso.

It is easy to bandage the wrist.

Impersonal construction with 'é'.

Ontem, eu enfaixei o meu tornozelo.

Yesterday, I bandaged my ankle.

Pretérito Perfeito (simple past).

O enfermeiro enfaixou a ferida rapidamente.

The nurse bandaged the wound quickly.

Subject-verb-object with an adverb.

Você já enfaixou a sua mão?

Have you already bandaged your hand?

Use of 'já' with the past tense.

Nós enfaixamos o braço do jogador no campo.

We bandaged the player's arm on the field.

First person plural past tense.

Eles enfaixaram a cabeça do acidentado.

They bandaged the accident victim's head.

Third person plural past tense.

Ela estava enfaixando o joelho quando eu cheguei.

She was bandaging her knee when I arrived.

Past continuous (imperfeito + gerund).

Você precisa enfaixar isso com cuidado.

You need to bandage this carefully.

Modal verb 'precisar' + infinitive.

O médico disse para enfaixar o dedo quebrado.

The doctor said to bandage the broken finger.

Indirect speech with 'disse para'.

Se o pulso continuar doendo, vou enfaixá-lo.

If the wrist keeps hurting, I'm going to bandage it.

Conditional 'se' clause + future with clitic 'lo'.

É importante que você enfaixe o ferimento para evitar infecção.

It is important that you bandage the wound to avoid infection.

Present subjunctive after 'é importante que'.

Eu teria enfaixado o pé se tivesse a faixa aqui.

I would have bandaged the foot if I had the bandage here.

Conditional perfect + pluperfect subjunctive.

O lutador costuma enfaixar as mãos antes de cada treino.

The fighter usually wraps his hands before every training.

Verb 'costumar' indicating habit.

Enquanto o médico enfaixava a perna, ele explicava o tratamento.

While the doctor was bandaging the leg, he explained the treatment.

Past imperfect for simultaneous actions.

Não enfaixe o braço com muita força, senão o sangue não passa.

Don't bandage the arm too tightly, otherwise the blood won't flow.

Negative imperative.

Ela aprendeu a enfaixar feridas no curso de socorrista.

She learned how to bandage wounds in the first responder course.

Verb 'aprender a' + infinitive.

O braço já está enfaixado, agora é só descansar.

The arm is already bandaged, now just rest.

Passive state with 'estar' + past participle.

O protocolo exige que o enfermeiro enfaixe a área cirúrgica com compressas estéreis.

The protocol requires the nurse to bandage the surgical area with sterile compresses.

Subjunctive mood after a verb of requirement (exigir).

Mesmo que você enfaixe o tornozelo, ainda precisará de repouso absoluto.

Even if you bandage your ankle, you will still need absolute rest.

Concessive clause with 'mesmo que' + subjunctive.

Ao enfaixar o membro, certifique-se de que a pressão é uniforme.

When bandaging the limb, make sure the pressure is uniform.

Infinitive personal 'ao enfaixar'.

O técnico sugeriu enfaixar os punhos para prevenir lesões por esforço repetitivo.

The coach suggested wrapping the wrists to prevent repetitive strain injuries.

Infinitive as a direct object after 'sugerir'.

Duvido que ele consiga enfaixar a própria mão sem ajuda.

I doubt he can bandage his own hand without help.

Subjunctive after a verb of doubt (duvidar).

A técnica de enfaixar múmias era extremamente complexa e demorada.

The technique of wrapping mummies was extremely complex and time-consuming.

Infinitive used as a noun/subject.

Eles teriam enfaixado o joelho se tivessem percebido o inchaço a tempo.

They would have bandaged the knee if they had noticed the swelling in time.

Third conditional construction.

O ferimento foi enfaixado de modo a permitir alguma mobilidade.

The wound was bandaged in a way to allow some mobility.

Passive voice with 'foi' + participle.

A imperícia ao enfaixar o paciente pode agravar seriamente a fratura exposta.

Incompetence when bandaging the patient can seriously aggravate the compound fracture.

Noun phrase 'A imperícia ao enfaixar'.

Instruiu-se o estagiário a enfaixar o membro distalmente para proximalmente.

The intern was instructed to bandage the limb from distal to proximal.

Synthetic passive voice 'instruiu-se'.

Caso o socorrista não enfaixe a artéria corretamente, a hemorragia persistirá.

In case the first responder does not bandage the artery correctly, the hemorrhage will persist.

Conditional 'caso' + subjunctive.

A despeito de ter enfaixado o pulso, a dor lancinante não arrefeceu.

Despite having bandaged the wrist, the piercing pain did not subside.

Prepositional phrase 'a despeito de' + infinitive.

O ato de enfaixar exige não apenas técnica, mas também sensibilidade tátil.

The act of bandaging requires not only technique but also tactile sensitivity.

Subject nominalization of the verb.

Oxalá o médico enfaixe o ferimento com a devida assepsia.

May the doctor bandage the wound with proper asepsis.

Use of 'oxalá' + subjunctive.

Houve por bem enfaixar a zona afetada antes do transporte para o hospital.

It was deemed appropriate to bandage the affected area before transport to the hospital.

Formal expression 'houve por bem'.

A bandagem deve ser aplicada sem enfaixar excessivamente os tecidos moles.

The bandage must be applied without excessively wrapping the soft tissues.

Negative gerundial construction.

A minúcia com que o artesão precisou enfaixar a peça de cerâmica evitou que ela se estilhaçasse.

The meticulousness with which the artisan needed to wrap the ceramic piece prevented it from shattering.

Metaphorical/extended use of the verb in a non-medical context.

Em sua obra, o autor utiliza o ato de enfaixar como metáfora para o silenciamento das emoções.

In his work, the author uses the act of bandaging as a metaphor for the silencing of emotions.

Abstract literary usage.

Não obstante o esforço em enfaixar a crise política, os escândalos continuaram a emergir.

Notwithstanding the effort to 'bandage' (cover up) the political crisis, scandals continued to emerge.

Metaphorical use in a political register.

A destreza manual requerida para enfaixar um recém-nascido é considerável.

The manual dexterity required to swaddle/bandage a newborn is considerable.

Complex subject with passive participle.

Pudesse ele enfaixar o próprio destino, talvez evitasse a tragédia iminente.

Could he bandage (secure/fix) his own destiny, perhaps he would avoid the imminent tragedy.

Inverted conditional with subjunctive 'pudesse'.

A enfermeira-chefe observava, crítica, o modo como o novato se punha a enfaixar o paciente.

The head nurse observed critically the way the rookie set about bandaging the patient.

Pronominal verb 'pôr-se a' + infinitive.

Aquela ferida social, que ninguém ousava enfaixar, apodrecia à vista de todos.

That social wound, which no one dared to bandage, was rotting in everyone's sight.

Sociological metaphor.

Ao cabo de horas a enfaixar relíquias, o arqueólogo sentiu o peso do cansaço.

After hours of wrapping relics, the archaeologist felt the weight of fatigue.

Prepositional phrase 'ao cabo de' + infinitive.

常见搭配

enfaixar o pulso

enfaixar o joelho

enfaixar as mãos

enfaixar com força

enfaixar o tornozelo

enfaixar um ferimento

enfaixar a cabeça

enfaixar com gaze

enfaixar preventivamente

mandar enfaixar

常用短语

Vou te enfaixar.

— I am going to bandage you. Used by caregivers.

Calma, criança, vou te enfaixar e tudo ficará bem.

Está bem enfaixado?

— Is it well bandaged? Asking about the quality of the wrap.

Sinto o braço firme. Está bem enfaixado?

Enfaixar para proteger.

— Bandage to protect. A common medical rationale.

Vamos enfaixar para proteger a pele sensível.

Hora de enfaixar.

— Time to bandage. Common in sports prep.

A luta vai começar. Hora de enfaixar as mãos!

Enfaixar o dedo.

— To bandage the finger. A very common minor injury phrase.

Cortei-me na cozinha e tive que enfaixar o dedo.

Precisa enfaixar?

— Does it need bandaging? Asking for medical advice.

O corte é pequeno. Precisa enfaixar?

Enfaixar a pata.

— To bandage the paw. Specifically for animals.

O cachorro se cortou e o dono teve que enfaixar a pata.

Enfaixar bem firme.

— Bandage very tightly/firmly.

Para o boxe, você deve enfaixar bem firme.

Não enfaixe agora.

— Don't bandage now. Instructions to wait.

Deixe a ferida respirar, não enfaixe agora.

Aprender a enfaixar.

— To learn how to bandage.

Todos deveriam aprender a enfaixar em cursos de primeiros socorros.

容易混淆的词

enfaixar vs encaixar

Means 'to fit' or 'to slot in'. Sounds similar but unrelated.

enfaixar vs enfachar

Common spelling error. It does not exist in Portuguese.

enfaixar vs vendar

Means to cover the eyes specifically.

习语与表达

"Enfaixar a boca"

— To shut up or be silenced (rare, metaphorical).

Eles tentaram enfaixar a boca da oposição.

Informal/Metaphorical

"Enfaixar a realidade"

— To cover up the truth or put a 'bandage' on a problem without fixing it.

O governo está apenas tentando enfaixar a realidade econômica.

Literary/Journalistic

"Estar enfaixado até os dentes"

— To be covered in bandages from head to toe (hyperbole).

Depois do acidente, ele estava enfaixado até os dentes.

Colloquial

"Enfaixar as feridas"

— To try to heal emotional pain or social issues.

Precisamos de tempo para enfaixar as feridas da guerra.

Poetic

"Enfaixar o jogo"

— To stall or play defensively to keep a lead (sports slang).

O time começou a enfaixar o jogo no segundo tempo.

Slang

"Cérebro enfaixado"

— A closed mind or someone who can't think clearly (very rare).

Ele tem o cérebro enfaixado por ideologias antigas.

Informal

"Enfaixar a alma"

— To protect oneself emotionally.

Ela enfaixou a alma para não sofrer mais.

Poetic

"Enfaixar o problema"

— To hide a problem rather than solving it.

Não adianta enfaixar o problema, precisamos de uma solução.

Neutral

"Enfaixar a luz"

— To dim or block out light (metaphorical).

As nuvens pareciam enfaixar a luz do sol.

Literary

"Enfaixar as mãos de seda"

— To treat someone with extreme care or 'kid gloves'.

Você não precisa enfaixar as mãos de seda para falar comigo.

Informal

容易混淆

enfaixar vs enfaixar

Looks like 'faixa' (belt/lane).

Enfaixar is specifically about bandaging limbs, while 'faixa' is the band itself.

Vou enfaixar o braço com esta faixa.

enfaixar vs enrolar

Both involve wrapping.

Enrolar is general (wrapping a gift, rolling a rug); enfaixar is medical/protective.

Vou enrolar o tapete, mas preciso enfaixar o meu dedo.

enfaixar vs ligar

Used for bandaging in Portugal.

In Brazil, 'ligar' usually means to call or turn on; 'enfaixar' is safer for learners.

Em Lisboa, ele pediu para ligar o braço.

enfaixar vs vendar

Both cover body parts.

Vendar is only for eyes; enfaixar is for limbs/wounds.

Vendaram os olhos dele, mas enfaixaram sua perna.

enfaixar vs pensar

Both medical.

Pensar is the whole process of wound dressing; enfaixar is just the wrapping part.

O enfermeiro vai pensar a ferida e depois enfaixar.

句型

Eu preciso enfaixar [body part].

Eu preciso enfaixar o dedo.

O médico [past tense] enfaixar o meu [body part].

O médico enfaixou o meu pé.

É melhor enfaixar para que [subjunctive].

É melhor enfaixar para que não doa.

Se eu tivesse [past participle], eu teria enfaixado.

Se eu tivesse gaze, eu teria enfaixado.

Ao enfaixar o membro, deve-se [infinitive].

Ao enfaixar o membro, deve-se evitar pressão excessiva.

Não obstante o ato de enfaixar, a [noun] persistiu.

Não obstante o ato de enfaixar, a hemorragia persistiu.

Vou enfaixar o [body part] dele.

Vou enfaixar o braço dele.

Eles estão enfaixando o [body part].

Eles estão enfaixando o joelho.

词族

名词

faixa (bandage/strip)

enfaixamento (the act of bandaging)

enfaixagem (bandaging process)

动词

enfaixar (to bandage)

desfaixar (to unbandage)

refaixar (to re-bandage)

形容词

enfaixado (bandaged)

desfaixado (unbandaged)

如何使用

frequency

Common in medical and sports domains.

常见错误

Eu vou faixa o braço. → Eu vou enfaixar o braço.
You cannot use the noun 'faixa' as a verb. You must use the proper verb 'enfaixar'.
Pronouncing 'enfaixar' with a 'ks' sound. → Pronounce it with a 'sh' sound.
The 'x' in this word is always soft, like 'shoe'.
Writing 'enfachar'. → Writing 'enfaixar'.
The spelling requires an 'x', not 'ch', despite the similar sound.
Using 'enfaixar' to mean 'to blindfold'. → Using 'vendar'.
'Enfaixar' is for limbs; 'vendar' is specifically for eyes.
Using 'enfaixar' for wrapping a present. → Using 'embrulhar'.
'Enfaixar' is a medical/protective term, not for decorative wrapping.

小贴士

The 'SH' Sound

Remember the 'x' is always 'sh'. Think of 'shushing' someone while you bandage them to keep them quiet.

Body Part Articles

Use 'o' or 'a' instead of 'meu' or 'seu' for body parts. 'Enfaixar o pulso' is more native than 'enfaixar meu pulso'.

Faixa vs. Enfaixar

A 'faixa' is the bandage (noun). 'Enfaixar' is the action (verb). You use a faixa to enfaixar.

Medical Specificity

Use 'enfaixar' specifically for wrapping limbs. For general covering of a wound with a pad, use 'fazer um curativo'.

Avoid the 'CH' trap

Even though it sounds like 'sh', never write 'enfachar'. The 'x' is mandatory.

Hand Wraps

In martial arts, 'enfaixar as mãos' is a daily ritual. Learn this phrase if you train in Brazil.

Ligar

If you are in Portugal, don't be surprised if a doctor says 'ligar' instead of 'enfaixar'.

En-Faixa-R

Break it down: En (In) + Faixa (Band) + Ar (Verb ending). To put in a band.

Compression

In first aid, 'enfaixar' often implies compression to stop swelling.

Self-Bandaging

If you bandage yourself, you can say 'Eu me enfaixei', but 'Eu enfaixei o braço' is more common.

记住它

记忆技巧

Think of a 'FAIXA' (band) being put 'EN' (in/on) a wound. EN-FAIXA-R.

视觉联想

Imagine a boxer wrapping his hands with long white strips of cloth (faixas). That action is 'enfaixar'.

Word Web

Médico Hospital Boxe Ferimento Gaze Tornozelo Segurança Cuidado

挑战

Try to name five body parts you can 'enfaixar' in Portuguese without looking at a dictionary.

词源

Derived from the Portuguese noun 'faixa', which comes from the Latin 'fascia', meaning a band, bandage, swathe, or strip of cloth.

原始含义： To bind with a fascia or band.

Romance (Latin root).

文化背景

No specific sensitivities, but ensure medical context is appropriate when discussing injuries.

English speakers often just say 'wrap it', but Portuguese speakers prefer the specific medical verb 'enfaixar' for bandages.

Tutankhamun (The most famously 'enfaixada' mummy). Mike Tyson (Famous for the ritual of 'enfaixar as mãos'). The 'Múmia' movies (Where characters are often enfaixados).

在生活中练习

真实语境

Hospital/Clinic

Vou enfaixar o ferimento.
Não aperte muito ao enfaixar.
Precisa enfaixar o braço?
Onde posso enfaixar isso?

Sports Gym

Enfaixe bem os pulsos.
Esqueci de enfaixar a mão.
Ajuda-me a enfaixar?
A faixa está frouxa.

Home/First Aid

Vem enfaixar o dedo.
Cuidado ao enfaixar a criança.
Temos gaze para enfaixar?
Lave antes de enfaixar.

Veterinary

Tivemos que enfaixar a pata.
O gato não deixa enfaixar.
Como enfaixar um cachorro?
A faixa caiu da pata.

History/Museum

Como eles enfaixavam as múmias?
O linho servia para enfaixar.
Corpos enfaixados há séculos.
A arte de enfaixar os mortos.

对话开场白

"Você já teve que enfaixar alguma parte do corpo por causa de esportes?"

"Você sabe como enfaixar um tornozelo torcido corretamente?"

"Na sua opinião, qual é a parte mais difícil de enfaixar sozinho?"

"Você prefere usar band-aids ou enfaixar ferimentos pequenos?"

"Alguma vez você já viu um boxeador profissional enfaixar as mãos?"

日记主题

Descreva uma vez que você se machucou e precisou enfaixar um membro.

Escreva um guia passo a passo sobre como enfaixar a mão de um amigo.

Imagine que você é um médico no Antigo Egito; descreva o processo de enfaixar uma múmia.

Como você se sente quando vê alguém todo enfaixado? O que você imagina que aconteceu?

Discorra sobre a importância de enfaixar corretamente os punhos em esportes de combate.

常见问题

10 个问题

No, 'enfaixar' means to bandage. To put on a belt is 'colocar o cinto' or 'pôr a faixa' (in martial arts). Examples: 'Ele vai enfaixar o pulso' (He will bandage the wrist).

The 'x' is pronounced like the English 'sh' sound, as in 'shoe'. It is never 'ks' or 'z'. Practice saying 'en-fai-SHAR'.

No, for gifts you should use 'embrulhar'. 'Enfaixar' is almost exclusively for medical or protective bandaging of limbs. Example: 'Vou embrulhar o presente'.

Yes, it is a regular -ar verb. It follows the same conjugation rules as 'falar' or 'amar'. This makes it easier for learners to use in different tenses.

In Brazil, 'enfaixar' is the standard word for bandaging. In Portugal, 'ligar' is frequently used with the same meaning. Both are correct, but 'enfaixar' is more specific.

Yes, but it's more natural in Portuguese to say 'enfaixar o braço' if the context makes it clear whose arm it is. The definite article is preferred over the possessive.

There isn't a common single word, but you would say 'a pessoa que enfaixa' or refer to the professional, like 'enfermeiro' (nurse) or 'socorrista' (first responder).

'Desfaixar' is the opposite of 'enfaixar'. It means to remove the bandage or unwrap the limb. Example: 'O médico vai desfaixar o pé amanhã'.

Yes, the process of wrapping a mummy in strips of cloth is described using the verb 'enfaixar'. Example: 'As múmias eram enfaixadas com linho'.

Yes, it's used in any sport where joints need support, such as soccer (ankles), tennis (wrists), or weightlifting (knees/wrists).

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