loción
/loˈθjon/feminine
The English word "lotion" is loción in Spanish.
loción is a feminine noun used to refer to an ointment that one rubs on the skin.
Meaning: ointment that one rubs on the skin (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of loción is lociones.
How do you pronounce it?
/loˈθjon/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you ask for loción at a pharmacy, you might be directed to 'perfume' or 'cologne' rather than a moisturizer.
- The word loción shares a common ancestor with the English verb 'lavish', both stemming from the Latin 'lavare', meaning 'to wash'.
- While English speakers use 'lotion' for many textures, Spanish speakers often use the specific word crema for thick moisturizers and saves loción for thin, liquid varieties.
Examples in context
- ¿Puedes frotar sobre mi un poco de loción de bronceado?Could you rub some suntan lotion on me?This sentence is useful for asking someone to rub suntan loción on you.Tatoeba #5783591 by albrusgher, translation #5193116 by Hybrid
- Utilizo vaselina en vez de loción para hidratar mi piel.I use petroleum jelly instead of lotion to moisturize my skin.This sentence illustrates using petroleum jelly instead of loción to moisturize the skin.Tatoeba #9151411 by rafaeldejesus8199, translation #9151419 by rafaeldejesus8199
- Necesito loción para los pies.I need foot lotion.This sentence shows how to express a need for foot loción.Tatoeba #436852 by lukaszpp, translation #436851 by lukaszpp
- Por favor, ¿dónde puedo encontrar una crema hidratante?Excuse me, where can I find a moisturizing lotion?
- Me gustaría comprar una loción corporal con aroma de coco.I would like to buy a body lotion with a coconut scent.
- ¿Me prestas un poco de cremita para las manos?Can you lend me a little bit of lotion for my hands?
- Mi abuela siempre prepara un ungüento casero para quemaduras.My grandmother always prepares a homemade lotion for burns.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena is looking for something to soothe her dry skin in the bathroom.
- Javier¿Dónde está la loción para la piel?Where is the skin lotion?
- ElenaEstá en el armario, junto a la crema.It is in the cabinet, next to the cream.
- JavierGracias, Elena. Mi piel está muy seca.Thanks, Elena. My skin is very dry.
- ElenaDe nada, Javier. Úsala con frecuencia.You're welcome, Javier. Use it frequently.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lotion” translations and entries loción, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries loción, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
