Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

faxina

noun
fah-SEE-nah
Definition
A cleaning activity or a thorough cleaning process.
Examples
  • We need to do a faxina before the guests arrive.
  • The faxina took all day, but the house looks amazing now!
Meaning
The term ‘faxina’ in Portuguese refers to a deep clean or a detailed cleaning, often involving the tidying up and scrubbing of a living space or facility.
Synonyms
  • limpeza
  • asseio
  • faxinada