lozione alla calamina
The English phrase calamine lotion is translated into Italian as lozione alla calamina.
lozione alla calamina refers to a medicated topical lotion used to treat skin irritation and itching.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of lozione (lotion) and alla calamina (with or containing calamine).
Which one should you use?
If the product you are looking for is a thicker cream rather than a liquid lotion, you can also ask for crema alla calamina in a pharmacy.
Did you know?
- The phrase alla calamina uses the preposition alla, which is a contraction of a la. In this context, it functions similarly to the English word 'flavored' or 'scented' when used in culinary terms like pizza alla marinara.
- In Italy, pharmacy products like lozione alla calamina are often sold in specialized shops called farmacia, where a pharmacist can provide professional advice on whether a crema or lozione is better for a specific itch.
- The word lozione shares a common ancestor with the English word 'lotion', both stemming from the Latin verb 'lavare', meaning 'to wash'.
Examples in context
- Usa la lozione alla calamina per il prurito.Use the calamine lotion for the itching.
- Ho comprato la lozione alla calamina in farmacia.I bought the calamine lotion at the pharmacy.
- La lozione alla calamina aiuta con le punture.The calamine lotion helps with bites.
Example conversation
Martina is applying lotion to a bug bite on her arm.
- LorenzoHai molto prurito su quel braccio?Is that arm very itchy?
- MartinaSì, ho bisogno della lozione alla calamina.Yes, I need the calamine lotion.
- LorenzoCe l'ho io in borsa.I have it in my bag.
- MartinaGrazie mille, Lorenzo.Thanks a lot, Lorenzo.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries calamina, lozione, CC BY-SA 4.0.
