corrector de maquillaje
/koreɡtoɾ de makiʝaxe/from spelling rules
The English phrase "concealer makeup" is translated into Spanish as corrector de maquillaje.
In everyday conversation, speakers often shorten the phrase and simply use corrector to mean concealer.
What does it mean word for word?
The word corrector literally means "corrector" or "something that corrects".
Which one should you use?
While corrector de maquillaje is the general term, you may see more specific versions: corrector de ojeras is used specifically when referring to an under-eye concealer designed to cover dark circles.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, the term corrector de imperfecciones is commonly used to express "concealer makeup".
How do you pronounce it?
/koreɡtoɾ de makiʝaxe/
Did you know?
- The word corrector is used for many things beyond makeup, including a 'spell checker' in a word processor or a 'correction fluid' like White-Out.
- The term maquillaje relates to the French word 'maquillage', suggesting that much of Spanish cosmetic terminology is influenced by French beauty standards.
- In Spanish, the word maquillaje refers to both the physical products and the act of applying makeup to the face.
Examples in context
- ¿Qué corrector de ojeras recomiendas?Which concealer do you recommend?
Example conversation
Sofía is getting ready in the bathroom and Javier is helping her.
- SofíaJavier, ¿puedes pasarme el corrector de maquillaje?Javier, can you pass me the concealer makeup?
- JavierSí, aquí tienes el corrector de maquillaje.Yes, here is the concealer makeup.
- SofíaMuchas gracias, eres muy amable.Thank you very much, you are very kind.
- JavierDe nada, Sofía.You're welcome, Sofía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries corrector, de, maquillaje, CC BY-SA 4.0.
