aceite de jojoba
/aθeite de xoxoba/from spelling rules
The English phrase "jojoba oil" is translated into Spanish as aceite de jojoba.
This phrase refers to the natural wax extracted from the jojoba plant, which is commonly used in skin care products and cosmetics.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of aceite (oil), de (of) and jojoba (jojoba).
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural "jojoba oils", change the noun to aceites de jojoba. The word jojoba remains unchanged because it acts as a modifier.
Did you know?
- The name jojoba is not a Spanish word but a loanword from the O'odham language of the indigenous peoples of the Sonoran Desert.
- Although called aceite, jojoba is chemically a liquid wax rather than a true oil.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, aceite can refer specifically to olive oil, whereas for other vegetable oils, terms like aceite vegetal are often used to avoid confusion.
Examples in context
- ¡He estado utilizando aceite de jojoba para hidratar mi piel! Es magnífico.I've been using jojoba oil to moisturize my skin! It's magnificent.
- El aceite de jojoba es muy bueno para la piel.Jojoba oil is very good for the skin.
- Necesito comprar un poco de aceite de jojoba.I need to buy some jojoba oil.
- ¿Este jabón contiene aceite de jojoba?Does this soap contain jojoba oil?
Example conversation
Lucía is looking for a natural skincare product in a shop.
- Alejandro¿Buscas algo en especial, Lucía?Are you looking for something in particular, Lucía?
- LucíaSí, busco un producto con aceite de jojoba.Yes, I am looking for a product with jojoba oil.
- AlejandroTenemos este sérum que es excelente.We have this serum that is excellent.
- LucíaPerfecto, me lo llevaré.Perfect, I will take it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aceite, de, jojoba, CC BY-SA 4.0.
