pestana

pestana

Eyelash.

Here, 'pestana' refers to the 'nut' of a string instrument, like a guitar.

Por favor, toque a corda mi sem encostar na pestana.

Please play the E string without touching the nut.

In this sentence, 'pestana' refers to 'eyelashes,' describing a physical feature.

Ela tem olhos lindos e longas pestanas.

She has beautiful eyes and long eyelashes.

In this phrase, 'pestanas' is used to signify 'eyelids,' highlighting tiredness.

Estudei até tarde e agora estou com sono, nem consigo manter as pestanas abertas.

I studied until late and now I'm sleepy, I can't even keep my eyelids open.