crema para la rozadura de pañal
/kɾema paɾa la ɾoθaduɾa de paɲal/from spelling rules
In Spanish, diaper rash cream is crema para la rozadura de pañal.
This phrase refers to a topical cream used to treat and prevent skin irritation in a baby's diaper area.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of crema (cream), para la (for the), rozadura (rash/chafing) and de pañal (of diaper).
Which one should you use?
In a pharmacy, you can simply ask for crema para rozaduras (rash cream) to be understood.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you can refer to this as pomada para el sarpullido del pañal. In some Latin American regions, the word escaldadura is used instead of rozadura to refer to the skin irritation, making the phrase crema para la escaldadura.
How do you pronounce it?
/kɾema paɾa la ɾoθaduɾa de paɲal/
Did you know?
- The word escaldadura used in some Latin American regions shares a root with the verb escaldar, which means 'to scald' with hot water. This reflects the 'burning' sensation associated with the irritation.
- The word rozadura comes from the verb rozar, which means 'to rub' or 'to brush against'. This highlights that the rash is viewed as a result of mechanical friction rather than just a skin condition.
- The word crema is a direct descendant of the French word crème, which itself traces back to the Greek word khrîsmă meaning an unguent or anointing.
Examples in context
- ¿Qué crema recomienda para la dermatitis del pañal?What cream do you recommend for diaper dermatitis?
- Necesito comprar crema para la rozadura de pañal.I need to buy diaper rash cream.
- ¿Tienes crema para la rozadura de pañal en la bolsa?Do you have diaper rash cream in the bag?
- Aplica la crema para la rozadura de pañal cada vez que lo cambies.Apply the diaper rash cream every time you change him.
Example conversation
A father and mother are talking in the pharmacy.
- ElenaAlejandro, ¿viste la crema para la rozadura de pañal?Alejandro, did you see the diaper rash cream?
- AlejandroSí, la tengo aquí en la mano.Yes, I have it here in my hand.
- ElenaPerfecto, el bebé tiene la piel muy roja.Perfect, the baby has very red skin.
- AlejandroNo te preocupes, Elena, con esto se curará.Don't worry, Elena, he will be cured with this.
