Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'facelift'

English Word: facelift

Key Russian Translations:

• фэйслифтинг [fɛɪslɪftɪŋ] - [Formal, Medical]
• подтяжка лица [pɐdˈtʲaʐkə ˈlʲi.t͡sə] - [Informal, Everyday]

Frequency: Medium (Common in medical and cosmetic contexts, but not in everyday casual conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires familiarity with medical terminology and loanwords from English)

Pronunciation (Russian):

фэйслифтинг: [fɛɪslɪftɪŋ] (The stress is on the second syllable; note the influence of English pronunciation in this loanword)

подтяжка лица: [pɐdˈtʲaʐkə ˈlʲi.t͡sə] (Pronounce with a soft 't' in 'подтяжка' and emphasize the first syllable of 'лица')

Note on фэйслифтинг: This is a direct borrowing from English, so pronunciation may vary slightly by region, but the IPA reflects standard Russian adaptation. Be cautious with the 'f' sound, which is less common in native Russian words.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: A cosmetic surgical procedure to tighten and lift the skin of the face.

Translation(s) & Context:

• фэйслифтинг - Used in formal medical or beauty industry contexts, such as discussions about plastic surgery.
• подтяжка лица - Applied in everyday conversations about aging and beauty, often in informal settings like beauty salons.

Usage Examples:

• Она решила сделать фэйслифтинг, чтобы выглядеть моложе.

  She decided to get a facelift to look younger.

• Подтяжка лица — популярная процедура среди голливудских звёзд.

  Facelift is a popular procedure among Hollywood stars.

• Врач рекомендовал фэйслифтинг как эффективный метод борьбы с морщинами.

  The doctor recommended a facelift as an effective method to fight wrinkles.

• Моя тётя прошла подтяжку лица и теперь выглядит потрясающе.

  My aunt had a facelift and now looks amazing.

• Фэйслифтинг может включать комбинацию хирургических и нехирургических методов.

  A facelift can include a combination of surgical and non-surgical methods.

Meaning 2: A metaphorical or general update/refresh of something, like a building or product design.

Translation(s) & Context:

• обновление [ɐbnɐvleˈnʲije] - Used in contexts like product redesign or urban renewal, more abstract than the medical sense.
• реставрация [rʲɛstəvrat͡sʲɪˈja] - Applied when referring to restoring or modernizing structures, such as in architecture.

Usage Examples:

• Компания провела обновление дизайна автомобиля, которое можно назвать фэйслифтингом.

  The company performed an update to the car's design, which can be called a facelift.

• Реставрация фасада здания — это своего рода фэйслифтинг для старых домов.

  Restoring the facade of the building is like a facelift for old houses.

• Обновление сайта включало фэйслифтинг интерфейса для лучшей usability.

  The website update included a facelift to the interface for better usability.

• Этот фэйслифтинг продукта сделал его более современным и привлекательным.

  This facelift of the product made it more modern and appealing.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Words like "фэйслифтинг" are loanwords and typically do not inflect in Russian, remaining unchanged in most cases due to their status as unadapted borrowings. However, for "подтяжка лица," which is a noun phrase:

• подтяжка (feminine noun): Inflects as a regular first-declension noun.

For "обновление" (neuter noun), it follows standard second-declension patterns, with regular inflections for case and number.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • подтяжка (similar to подтяжка лица, but more general)
  • реставрация (used for restoration, with a focus on historical or structural updates)
• Antonyms:
  • естественное старение (natural aging, implying no intervention)
  • разрушение (destruction, opposite in the context of updates)

Note: "Подтяжка" is often interchangeable with "фэйслифтинг" in informal contexts but carries a less technical connotation.

Related Phrases:

• косметическая подтяжка — A cosmetic facelift; refers to non-surgical beauty treatments.
• фэйслифтинг лица — Facelift of the face; emphasizes the specific area of application.
• обновление внешнего вида — Update of appearance; used metaphorically for general refreshes.

Usage Notes:

"Facelift" translates most accurately to "фэйслифтинг" in medical contexts, where it's a direct loanword, but "подтяжка лица" is preferred in everyday Russian for its native feel. Be mindful of formality: use "фэйслифтинг" in professional settings like clinics, and "подтяжка лица" in casual conversations. Grammatically, as a noun, it doesn't require special agreement beyond standard Russian declension. When choosing between translations, opt for "обновление" for non-physical meanings to avoid confusion with surgery.

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Using "фэйслифтинг" in informal speech as if it's a native word, which can sound awkward. Correct: "подтяжка лица" in casual contexts. Example of error: *Я сделал фэйслифтинг вчера* (sounds unnatural). Correct example: Я сделал подтяжку лица вчера.
• Mistake: Confusing it with general "update" and using it for objects without context. Correct: Specify with phrases like "обновление дизайна." Example of error: *Фэйслифтинг машины* (better as "обновление машины").

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, facelifts and cosmetic procedures have gained popularity due to influences from Western media and the emphasis on youth in modern society. However, there's a cultural nuance around natural beauty, where procedures like "фэйслифтинг" are often discussed openly in urban areas but may carry stigma in more traditional rural settings, reflecting broader attitudes toward aging and vanity.

Related Concepts:

• пластическая хирургия
• косметология
• эстетическая медицина