Jergens
/xeɾxens/from spelling rules
Jergens is the Spanish name for the brand of skin moisturizers and lotions.
This phrase refers specifically to the brand name of skin care products.
How do you pronounce it?
/xeɾxens/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American markets, Jergens has become a genericized trademark, where people use the brand name to refer to any thick body lotion regardless of the actual manufacturer.
- If you use the name in a sentence, you might hear people add a Spanish article like la before it, resulting in la Jergens, treating the brand as a feminine noun because 'crema' is feminine.
- While an English speaker uses a soft 'j' sound, a Spanish speaker will often pronounce the 'J' as a raspy, aspirated sound similar to the 'h' in 'hotel'.
Examples in context
- ¿Tienes más Jergens? Me encanta cómo deja mi piel después de la ducha.Do you have more Jergens? I love how it leaves my skin after the shower.
- Me gusta mucho la crema Jergens.I really like Jergens cream.
- ¿Tienes loción de Jergens en casa?Do you have Jergens lotion at home?
- Compré un bote de Jergens ayer.I bought a bottle of Jergens yesterday.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofia are shopping for skincare products.
- Mateo¿Cuál de estas cremas prefieres, Sofía?Which of these creams do you prefer, Sofia?
- SofíaPrefiero la de Jergens porque hidrata más.I prefer Jergens because it moisturizes more.
- MateoTienes razón, esa es muy buena.You're right, that one is very good.
- SofíaLlevemos una de Jergens entonces.Let's take a Jergens one then.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
