loción corporal hidratante
/loθjon koɾpoɾal idɾatante/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'hydrating body lotion' is translated into Spanish as loción corporal hidratante.
This phrase refers to a cream applied to the skin of the body to prevent dryness and keep it moist.
Which one should you use?
While loción corporal hidratante is a direct translation, crema hidratante corporal is a very common alternative used in Spanish-speaking-speaking markets for similar products.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, it is common to use the terms crema humectante corporal or simply crema humectante. In Mexico and parts of Central America, the term crema corporal humectante is used.
How do you pronounce it?
/loθjon koɾpoɾal idɾatante/
Did you know?
- The term corporal in loción corporal specifically refers to the body, but in other contexts, it can refer to things like 'corporal punishment'.
- The word loción is etymologically linked to the act of washing, coming from the Latin lavo, which is the same root found in the English word 'lavatory'.
- The root of hidratante can be traced back to the Ancient Greek word ῡ̆̔́δωρ, meaning 'water', which is also the ancestor of English words like 'hydrate' and 'hydrogen'.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría comprar una loción corporal hidratante para piel secaI would like to buy a hydrating body lotion for dry skin
- ¿Podrías recomendarme una crema hidratante para el cuerpo eficaz?Could you recommend an effective hydrating body cream?
- ¿Qué marca de crema humectante corporal me recomiendas?What brand of hydrating body cream do you recommend?
- Necesito una loción corporal hidratante.I need a hydrating body lotion.
- Esta loción corporal hidratante huele muy bien.This hydrating body lotion smells very good.
- ¿Dónde pusiste la loción corporal hidratante?Where did you put the hydrating body lotion?
Example conversation
In the bathroom, Elena is getting ready for the day.
- MateoElena, ¿has visto mi loción corporal hidratante?Elena, have you seen my hydrating body lotion?
- ElenaEstá en el estante de arriba, Mateo.It is on the top shelf, Mateo.
- MateoGracias, es que tengo la piel seca.Thanks, it's just that I have dry skin.
- ElenaNo te preocupes, usa mucha.Don't worry, use plenty of it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries corporal, hidratante, loción, CC BY-SA 4.0.
