gel
/ˈxel/
The Spanish word for gel is gel.
The term gel refers to any gel for a particular cosmetic use.
Meaning: any gel for a particular cosmetic use (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of gel is geles.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈxel/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, gel can refer to 'hand sanitizer' specifically, as the product is often called gel antibacterial.
- While gel is used for cosmetics, if you are talking about hair styling product specifically, many people will simply ask for 'gomina'.
- The word gel is a loanword from French, which is why it looks identical to the English word 'gel'.
Examples in context
- Me di cuenta de que la mayoría de las lapiceras de gel que escriben bien son hechas en Japón.I noticed that most of the gel pens that write smoothly are made in Japan.This sentence demonstrates the use of gel in the context of gel pens.Tatoeba #11773307 by Masatami, translation #11773309 by Masatami
- Ziri untó el gel en el rasguño.Ziri smeared the gel on the scratch.This sentence shows the use of gel being applied to a scratch.Tatoeba #12028853 by Amastan, translation #10823336 by Amastan
- Me gusta peinarme con gomina.I like to style my hair with gel.
- ¿Puedes pasarme el fijador?Can you pass me the gel?
- Necesito comprar gel para el pelo.I need to buy hair gel.
- ¿Alguien tiene gelatina para el pelo?Does anyone have hair gel?
- Necesito un gel para el cabello.I need a hair gel.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are in the pharmacy.
- Elena¿Viste el gel para el pelo?Did you see the hair gel?
- DanielNo, ¿buscas un gel específico?No, are you looking for a specific gel?
- ElenaSí, quiero uno que no sea pegajoso.Yes, I want one that isn't sticky.
- DanielCreo que está en el pasillo tres.I think it is in aisle three.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry gel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
