maquillaje de contorno
/makiʝaxe de kontoɾno/from spelling rules
The English phrase "contour makeup" is translated into Spanish as maquillaje de contorno.
This term refers to cosmetics applied to the face to create shadows and highlight the bone structure. You can use the word contorno as the direct translation for "contour" in this context, or the verb contornear to describe the action of applying the makeup.
How do you pronounce it?
/makiʝaxe de kontoɾno/
Did you know?
- The root of contorno traces back to the Ancient Greek word tórnos, which referred to a lathe or a turning tool.
- Many Spanish-speaking beauty influencers bypass maquillaje de contorno entirely and simply use the English word 'contour' when discussing the technique.
- If you are talking about the shape of a landscape or a person's silhouette, you use the exact same word, contorno, as you do for makeup.
Examples in context
- El maquillaje de contorno es muy difícil de aplicar.Contour makeup is very difficult to apply.
- Ella usa el maquillaje de contorno para resaltar sus pómulos.She uses contour makeup to highlight her cheekbones.
Example conversation
Lucía is getting ready for a party and Daniel is helping her.
- Daniel¿Te gusta cómo te queda ese maquillaje de contorno?Do you like how that contour makeup looks on you?
- LucíaSí, me encanta cómo define mis facciones.Yes, I love how it defines my features.
- DanielSe te ve muy bien, Lucía.It looks very good on you, Lucía.
- LucíaGracias, Daniel, creo que es mi técnica favorita.Thanks, Daniel, I think it is my favorite technique.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries contorno, de, maquillaje, CC BY-SA 4.0.
