piel radiante
/pjel ɾadjante/from spelling rules
The English phrase "glowing skin" is translated into Spanish as piel radiante.
In the context of skincare and cosmetics, you may also use the alternative piel luminosa to mean "luminous skin," which carries the same meaning of "glowing skin."
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of piel (skin) and radiante (radiant), which is the standard way to express "glowing" in a beauty context.
Which one should you use?
piel luminosa is a common alternative often used specifically in skincare and cosmetic discussions. For a highly formal context, you can use Cutis Resplandeciente.
Did you know?
- While piel radiante is perfect for advertising, a more colloquial way to describe someone with a healthy glow is to say they have buena cara, which literally translates to 'good face'.
- The word piel evolved from the Latin word pellis, which shares the same ancient root as the English word 'pelt'.
- While radiante is a direct cognate of 'radiant', the more intense version resplandeciente is often reserved for describing the majesty of royalty or divine light.
Examples in context
- El tratamiento que recomiendo ayudará a obtener una piel radiante.The treatment I recommend will help you achieve glowing skin.
- ¡Me encanta tu piel reluciente! ¿Cuál es tu secreto?I love your glowing skin! What's your secret?
- Para tener una piel radiante, es importante hidratarse.To have glowing skin, it is important to stay hydrated.
- Tu piel radiante me encanta.I love your glowing skin.
- Busco un producto para tener una piel radiante.I am looking for a product to have glowing skin.
- Después de las vacaciones, tienes la piel radiante.After the holidays, you have glowing skin.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about skincare products at a café.
- Daniel¿Qué crema usas? Tienes la piel radiante.What cream do you use? You have glowing skin.
- ElenaEs un nuevo sérum que compré ayer.It is a new serum I bought yesterday.
- DanielSe nota mucho, Elena, te sienta muy bien.It is very noticeable, Elena, it looks great on you.
- ElenaGracias, Daniel, me alegra que te guste.Thanks, Daniel, I'm glad you like it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries piel, radiante, CC BY-SA 4.0.
