desodorante
/desodoˈɾante/masculine
The Spanish word for deodorant is desodorante.
desodorante is a masculine noun used to describe an odor-controlling cosmetic for the underarm. While you can use the verb usar (to use) to talk about it, native speakers frequently use the pronominal verb echarse desodorante to describe the specific action of applying it to one's body.
Meaning: odor-controlling cosmetic for the underarm (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word desodorante is formed from the prefix des- (meaning to undo or remove), the root odor (odor) and the suffix -ante (an agent noun suffix), literally meaning that which removes odor.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because desodorante is a masculine noun, it must be preceded by masculine articles such as el or masculine adjectives such as mucho.
How do you pronounce it?
/desodoˈɾante/
Did you know?
- The word desodorante was borrowed from English, despite its components feeling classically Latin and native to Spanish.
- The verb echarse used in echarse desodorante literally means 'to throw' or 'to cast' onto oneself, rather than 'to use'.
- In some Latin American countries, desodorante can refer to a wide variety of products, including deodorizing sprays for rooms or shoes, not just underarm cosmetics.
Examples in context
- ¿Por qué te echas tanto desodorante?Why are you using so much deodorant?This sentence is useful for asking why someone is using the form desodorante.Tatoeba #10311208 by Seael, translation #10311667 by DJ_Saidez
- Tom no cree que necesite usar desodorante.Tom doesn't think that he needs to use deodorant.This sentence is useful for expressing whether someone believes they need to use the form desodorante.Tatoeba #1473973 by marcelostockle, translation #1094317 by CK
- Gonzalo se está echando desodorante en las axilas.Gonzalo is putting deodorant on his armpits.This sentence is useful for describing the action of applying the form desodorante to the armpits.Tatoeba #4388382 by umano, translation #9166699 by DJ_Saidez
- Necesito comprar desodorante nuevoI need to buy a new deodorant
- Los desodorantes que compré son muy efectivosThe deodorants I bought are very effective
- Buen desodoranteGood deodorant
- Mi desodoranteMy deodorant
- Tu desodoranteYour deodorant
- Su desodoranteHis/her deodorant
- ¿Dónde puedo comprar desodorante?Where can I buy deodorant?
- Puedes encontrar desodorante en la mayoría de las tiendas localesYou can find deodorant in most local stores
- ¿Cuál crees que sea el mejor desodorante?Which do you think is the best deodorant?
- En mi opinión, el desodorante en spray es más efectivoIn my opinion, spray deodorant is more effective
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Example conversation
Javier and María are at the pharmacy.
- Javier¿Qué desodorante quieres, María?Which deodorant do you want, María?
- MaríaQuiero uno que no sea muy fuerte.I want one that is not too strong.
- JavierEste desodorante de coco es suave.This coconut deodorant is mild.
- MaríaPerfecto, me llevo ese.Perfect, I'll take that one.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “deodorant” translations and entries desodorante, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries desodorante, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
