colágeno
/koˈlaxeno/masculine
The English word collagen is colágeno in Spanish.
colágeno is a noun used to describe the glycoprotein that forms elongated fibers.
Meaning: glycoprotein that forms elongated fibers (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun colágeno is masculine and is preceded by the masculine article el to say "the collagen" (el colágeno).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /koˈlaxeno/.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, people use the term colágeno as a slang joke to describe a younger romantic partner who supposedly 'gives' them youth.
- The word colágeno comes from the Ancient Greek word kólla, which means 'glue'.
- The word colágeno is a loanword from French collagène, showing how French influenced Spanish scientific terminology in the 19th century.
Examples in context
- El colágeno es una proteína fundamental para la piel y los huesos.Collagen is a fundamental protein for the skin and bones.
- El colágeno es importante para la piel.Collagen is important for the skin.
- El colágeno es bueno para la piel.Collagen is good for the skin.
- Necesitas más colágeno en tu dieta.You need more collagen in your diet.
- Este suplemento contiene mucho colágeno.This supplement contains a lot of collagen.
Example conversation
María and Javier are talking about skincare products.
- MaríaJavier, ¿estás usando esta crema?Javier, are you using this cream?
- JavierSí, dice que contiene colágeno.Yes, it says it contains collagen.
- MaríaEs ideal para reducir las arrugas.It is ideal for reducing wrinkles.
- JavierTienes razón, María, se siente muy bien.You are right, María, it feels very good.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “collagen” translations and entries colágeno, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries colágeno, CC BY-SA 4.0.
