This is the 3333rd most frequent Portuguese word.
facial
Relating to the face.
The word 'facial' is used as an adjective to describe muscles, specifying their location on the face.
Os músculos faciais se contraem durante um sorriso.
The facial muscles contract during a smile.
The word 'facial' is used to describe a cosmetic treatment that is specifically for the face.
Recebi um tratamento facial no spa ontem.
I received a facial treatment at the spa yesterday.
Here, 'facial' forms part of a compound noun 'reconhecimento facial', referring to the recognition of facial features.