permanent shave
- noun
- /ˈpɜrmənənt ʃeɪv/
:
afeitado permanente
- After years of daily shaving, he opted for a permanent shave to simplify his routine.
Examples
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Many grooming salons now offer permanent shave options using advanced techniques.
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Many women prefer a permanent shave to traditional methods.
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A permanent shave can save time and effort for those who dislike facial hair.
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She decided to get a permanent shave for convenience.
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Many grooming salons now offer permanent shave options that provide long-lasting results.
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After years of daily shaving, he chose a permanent shave to reduce his grooming time.
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A permanent shave can help people maintain a clean look without frequent touch-ups.
How Permanent
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is a straightforward composition of 'permanent' (lasting) and 'shave' (removal of hair), so a learner who knows both words can infer it refers to a lasting/long-term hair-removal procedure. Although the collocation may be slightly less common than temporary 'shave', the semantic relation is transparent and cross-linguistically recoverable.
Etymology
The phrase permanent shave comes from the simple idea of a one-time shave that is permanent, where special treatments stop hair from growing back so the result 'lasts over time'. That's why it now means a cosmetic procedure that removes facial hair and needs little daily care.