productos de maquillaje
/pɾoduɡtos de makiʝaxe/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'makeup products' is translated into Spanish as productos de maquillaje.
Productos de maquillaje refers to cosmetics used to enhance or change the appearance of the face and body. In many contexts, such as shopping or general conversation, you can simply use the word maquillaje to refer to makeup products in general.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of productos (products) and de maquillaje (of makeup).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, eyeshadow is commonly referred to as la sombra de ojos, though some may use la sombra para ojos or simply la sombra.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single item, use the singular form producto de maquillaje.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾoduɡtos de makiʝaxe/
Did you know?
- The verb maquillar can be used figuratively to describe 'doctoring' or 'dressing up' financial reports to make them look better than they are.
- While productos de maquillaje is the formal term, people in casual settings often use the slang pinturas (paints) to refer to heavy makeup.
- The word maquillaje is a direct borrower from the French word maquillage, reflecting how French beauty standards influenced Spanish terminology in the past.
Examples in context
- Ella compra nuevos productos de maquillaje.She buys new makeup products.
- Esos productos de maquillaje son muy caros.Those makeup products are very expensive.
- Necesito probar estos productos de maquillaje.I need to try these makeup products.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are shopping in a department store.
- Elena¿Te gustan estos productos de maquillaje, Daniel?Do you like these makeup products, Daniel?
- DanielSí, Elena, parecen de muy buena calidad.Yes, Elena, they look like very high quality.
- ElenaVoy a llevarme un par de cosas.I am going to take a couple of things.
- DanielPerfecto, vamos a la caja.Perfect, let's go to the checkout.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, maquillaje, CC BY-SA 4.0.
