pomada para la rozadura de pañal
/pomada paɾa la ɾoθaduɾa de paɲal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "diaper rash ointment" is translated into Spanish as pomada para la rozadura de pañal.
This phrase refers to a medicated cream used to treat skin irritation in a baby's diaper area. In a pharmacy, if the context of the baby is already understood, you can shorten the phrase to pomada para las rozaduras (ointment for rashes).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of pomada (ointment), para la (for the), rozadura (rash/chafing) and de pañal (of diaper).
Which one should you use?
You can use crema para la rozadura de pañal interchangeably with pomada para la rozadura de pañal to refer to the product.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, you can say ungüento para la irritación del pañal for diaper rash ointment.
How do you pronounce it?
/pomada paɾa la ɾoθaduɾa de paɲal/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, it is common to use the term paspadera to refer to a cream that treats skin chafing or diaper rash.
- Depending on the region, a pharmacist might suggest a pasta al agua (water-based paste) as a common alternative to a pomada for treating baby rashes.
- The word pomada is a direct cognate of the English word 'pomade'. While in English 'pomade' usually refers to hair styling products, in Spanish it is a common term for any medicinal ointment.
Examples in context
- Doctor, ¿me podría recetar una pomada para la dermatitis del pañal de mi bebé?Doctor, could you prescribe me a diaper rash ointment for my baby?
- Hola, ¿dónde puedo comprar una crema para el salpullido del pañal?Hi, where can I buy a diaper rash ointment?
- Necesito una pomada para el rozamiento del pañal, ¿tienes alguna recomendación?I need a diaper rash ointment, do you have any recommendations?
- Necesito comprar una pomada para la rozadura de pañal.I need to buy a diaper rash ointment.
- La pomada para la rozadura de pañal está en el estante.The diaper rash ointment is on the shelf.
- ¿Tienes la pomada para la rozadura de pañal?Do you have the diaper rash ointment?
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are preparing the baby's diaper bag.
- DanielElena, ¿dónde está la pomada para la rozadura de pañal?Elena, where is the diaper rash ointment?
- ElenaEstá en el cajón del baño, Daniel.It is in the bathroom drawer, Daniel.
- DanielYa la vi, gracias.I see it now, thanks.
- ElenaPonla en el bolso ahora.Put it in the bag now.
