piel con tendencia acneica
/pjel kon tendenθja aɡneika/from spelling rules
The English phrase "acne prone skin" is translated into Spanish as piel con tendencia acneica.
Piel con tendencia acneica is the standard terminology used in dermatology and on skincare product packaging to describe skin that is likely to develop pimples or breakouts.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "skin with acne tendency".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you may use the phrase piel propensa a los granitos. In Spain, you might encounter the expression piel con propensión a los brotes de acné.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase piel con tendencia acneica, the adjective acneica must agree in gender (feminine) with the noun tendencia.
Did you know?
- Depending on the region, a person with piel con tendencia acneica might describe their skin as grasa, which means 'fat' rather than 'oily'.
- While piel con tendencia acneica is a technical term, a Spanish speaker might use the word brotes to describe a breakout, which literally translates to 'sprouts' or 'shoots'.
- In Mexico, the word granitos is used to describe breakouts, which literally means 'little grains'.
Examples in context
- Según los expertos, es importante cuidar la piel propensa al acné con productos adecuados.According to the experts, it is important to care for acne prone skin with suitable products.
- La clínica ofrece tratamientos especializados para el cutis propenso al acné.The clinic offers specialized treatments for acne prone skin.
- Si tienes piel con tendencia acneica, te recomiendo consultar a un dermatólogo para obtener el mejor tratamiento.If you have acne prone skin, I recommend consulting a dermatologist to get the best treatment.
- En mi adolescencia, tuve muchos problemas con la piel propensa a los granitos.In my adolescence, I had many problems with acne prone skin.
- Nuestros productos están especialmente formulados para cuidar la piel con propensión a los brotes de acné.Our products are especially formulated to care for acne prone skin.
- Tengo la piel con tendencia acneica.I have acne prone skin.
- Busco una crema para la piel con tendencia acneica.I am looking for a cream for acne prone skin.
- Ella tiene la piel con tendencia acneica.She has acne prone skin.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are at a pharmacy looking for skincare products.
- JavierLucía, ¿cuál de estas cremas me recomiendas?Lucía, which one of these creams do you recommend?
- LucíaDepende, ¿tienes piel con tendencia acneica?It depends, do you have acne prone skin?
- JavierSí, siempre tengo algunos granitos.Yes, I always have a few pimples.
- LucíaEntonces elige la botella azul.Then choose the blue bottle.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
