esfoliare
The English phrase 'exfoliate' is translated into Italian as esfoliare.
The related noun esfoliazione is used to describe the process of exfoliation within the contexts of biology or skincare.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun form of the verb esfoliare is esfoliazione.
Did you know?
- Italian has a specific word sfogliatella, a famous Neapolitan pastry, derived from the same root as esfoliare because of its many thin layers.
- In Italian, the act of browsing through a catalog or a magazine is called sfogliare, treating the pages like layers of skin or leaves.
- The term esfoliazione is also used in geology to describe the way certain rocks peel off in shells or plates.
Examples in context
- Mi consigli qualcosa per esfoliare la pelle?Can you recommend something to exfoliate the skin?
- Fallo regolarmente.Do it regularly.
- Evita di esfoliare troppo spesso.Avoid over-exfoliating.
- Idrata la pelle dopo l'esfoliazione.Moisturize the skin after exfoliation.
- Devi esfoliare la pelle delicatamente.You must exfoliate the skin gently.
- Uso questo prodotto per esfoliare il viso.I use this product to exfoliate my face.
- È importante esfoliare regolarmente.It is important to exfoliate regularly.
Example conversation
Chiara is asking Francesco for skincare advice in their bathroom.
- FrancescoCome fai a tenere la pelle così liscia?How do you keep your skin so smooth?
- ChiaraCerco di esfoliare il viso una volta a settimana.I try to exfoliate my face once a week.
- FrancescoQuale prodotto usi di solito?Which product do you usually use?
- ChiaraUso un gel delicato per non irritarlo.I use a gentle gel so as not to irritate it.
