What does compressa in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word compressa in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use compressa in Portuguese.

The word compressa in Portuguese means compress, compressa umedecida, compressa, compressa quente, compressa de gelo, compressa de gelo. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word compressa

compress

compressa umedecida

noun (compress for treating skin conditions) (compressa para tratar problemas de pele)

(substantivo feminino: Substantivo exclusivamente feminino. Ex. "atriz", "menina", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "batata frita", "garrafa d'água", etc.)

compressa

noun (medical dressing, pad) (medicina)

(substantivo feminino: Substantivo exclusivamente feminino. Ex. "atriz", "menina", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "batata frita", "garrafa d'água", etc.)
The nurse applied a compress to the bump on Andy's head.

compressa quente

noun (heated compress)

compressa de gelo

noun (freezable pack used in coolers)

compressa de gelo

noun (ice-filled compress for pain relief)

I applied an ice pack to my twisted ankle to relieve the pain.

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