bronceador
/bɾonθeadoɾ/from spelling rules
The English word 'bronzer' can be translated into Spanish as bronceador.
In Spanish, bronceador refers to a cosmetic product used to achieve a bronzed look. It can also refer to a tanning product, such as a lotion, used to facilitate or prevent a tan.
Meaning: cosmetic product (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The noun bronceador is derived from the verb broncear, which means to tan or to bronze.
Which one should you use?
While bronceador is the standard term for a cosmetic bronzer, it can also describe a tanning lotion. Other terms for specific types of bronzer include bronzador, polvo bronceador (bronzing powder) and maquillaje bronceador.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, some speakers may use the term polvos de sol instead of bronzador or polvo bronceador.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of bronceador is bronceadores, which is used when referring to tanning products or bronzers in general.
How do you pronounce it?
/bɾonθeadoɾ/
Did you know?
- The verb broncear is used both for human skin and for the industrial process of coating metal in bronze.
- The word bronceador shares a common ancestor with the English word 'bronze' through the Latin root for the metal, meaning the physical color of the metal is the conceptual heart of the cosmetic term.
- The suffix -dor in bronceador is a common way in Spanish to turn a verb into a noun that describes an agent or a tool, much like how the English suffix '-er' works in 'painter' or 'baker'.
Examples in context
- Me encanta cómo te ves con el bronzador.I love how you look with bronzer on.
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar un buen bronzador?Where can I find a good bronzer?
- Aplica el bronzador en las mejillas para obtener un aspecto bronceado natural.Apply the bronzer on your cheeks to achieve a natural sun-kissed look.
- Utiliza una brocha ancha y difumina el bronzador por todo el contorno del rostro.Use a wide brush and blend the bronzer all over the contour of your face.
- ¿Cuál es tu marca de bronzador favorita?What is your favorite brand of bronzer?
- ¿Puedes sugerirme un buen bronzador para pieles claras?Can you suggest a good bronzer for fair skin?
- Necesito comprar un bronceador nuevo.I need to buy a new bronzer.
- El bronceador de esta marca es muy bueno.The bronzer from this brand is very good.
- Ella usa un poco de bronceador en las mejillas.She uses a little bit of bronzer on her cheeks.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are shopping for cosmetics.
- Sofía¿Te gusta este bronceador?Do you like this bronzer?
- MateoSí, el color de ese bronceador es perfecto.Yes, the color of that bronzer is perfect.
- SofíaEntonces, lo voy a llevar.Then, I am going to take it.
- MateoTe va a quedar muy bien, Sofía.It will look very good on you, Sofía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bronceador, CC BY-SA 4.0.
