microcorriente
/mikɾokorjente/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for microcurrent is microcorriente.
microcorriente is used to refer to a microcurrent.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of the prefix micro- (meaning small or microscopic) and corriente (meaning current).
How do you pronounce it?
/mikɾokorjente/
Did you know?
- In Spanish beauty clinics, microcorriente is often colloquially called gimnasia facial, which means 'facial gymnastics'.
- In many Spanish dialects, 'corriente' can also be a slang adjective meaning 'common' or 'ordinary'. Calling a person corriente might imply they lack distinction or elegance.
- The adjective corriente can also refer to a 'draft' of air in a room, and warnings against corrientes de aire are common in Spanish households to avoid getting sick.
Examples in context
- ¿Probaste el nuevo tratamiento facial de microcorriente?Did you try the new microcurrent facial treatment?
- El dispositivo de microcorriente mejora la estimulación muscular.The microcurrent device enhances muscle stimulation.
- La microcorriente ayuda a reafirmar la piel.Microcurrent helps to firm the skin.
- ¿Es segura la microcorriente para el rostro?Is microcurrent safe for the face?
- Compré un dispositivo de microcorriente para casa.I bought a microcurrent device for home use.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are talking about skincare routines at home.
- DanielSofía, ¿qué hace ese aparato?Sofía, what does that device do?
- SofíaEs una máquina de microcorriente.It is a microcurrent machine.
- Daniel¿Te gusta el resultado en tu piel?Do you like the result on your skin?
- SofíaSí, la uso todas las noches.Yes, I use it every night.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
