crema de manos
/kɾema de manos/from spelling rulesfeminine
The English phrase 'hand cream' is translated into Spanish as crema de manos.
Meaning: cream (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of crema (cream) and de manos (of hands).
How does it change in a sentence?
Because crema is a feminine noun, the definite article used is la (the hand cream). To make the phrase plural, you change the article and the noun to las cremas de manos (the hand creams).
How do you pronounce it?
/kɾema de manos/
Did you know?
- While crema is the standard term, some linguists suggest it may have originated from a malapropism of the French word tréma, which refers to a perforation or orifice.
- In Spanish, the word crema is used for both skincare lotions and the thick part of milk, as well as for custard desserts.
- If you are looking for a thicker version of crema de manos, you might ask for a pomada, a word that implies a more medicinal or heavy-duty application.
Examples in context
- La crema de manos huele a manzanilla.The hand cream smells like chamomile.Tatoeba #8880113 by carlosalberto, translation #8880119 by carlosalberto
- Necesito una crema de manos para el invierno.I need a hand cream for the winter.
- Esta crema de manos es muy hidratante.This hand cream is very moisturizing.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are in a pharmacy.
- Alejandro¿Tienes alguna crema de manos buena?Do you have a good hand cream?
- MaríaSí, esta crema de manos es excelente.Yes, this hand cream is excellent.
- AlejandroPerfecto, me llevaré esta crema de manos.Perfect, I will take this hand cream.
- MaríaMuy bien, Alejandro, que tengas buen día.Very well, Alejandro, have a good day.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hand cream” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries crema, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
