microneedling
/mikɾoneedlinɡ/from spelling rules
The English term 'microneedling' translates to Spanish as microneedling, microagujamiento or Terapia de inducción de colágeno.
The phrase refers to a cosmetic procedure that uses tiny needles to create punctures in the skin to stimulate collagen production.
Which one should you use?
The term microneedling is a common anglicism, while microagujamiento is the technical Spanish equivalent. Terapia de inducción de colágeno is a more descriptive, formal way to refer to the procedure as collagen induction therapy.
How do you pronounce it?
/mikɾoneedlinɡ/
Did you know?
- The word agujamiento comes from aguja, which means 'needle', but in Spanish it also refers to a sharp, sudden pain or a 'stitch' in the side while running.
- In some Latin American regions, you might hear the term dermaroller used as a verb or a general noun to describe the process of microneedling regardless of the tool used.
- Because it is a relatively new cosmetic trend, you might find it described simply as agujas (needles) or peeling con agujas in less formal, local beauty salons.
Examples in context
- Me hice un tratamiento de microagujas en el rostro para reducir las marcas de acné.I had a microneedling treatment on my face to reduce acne scars.
- ¿Has probado la estimulación de colágeno con microagujas? Dicen que mejora la piel notablemente.Have you tried collagen stimulation with micro needles? They say it significantly improves the skin.
- El microneedling ayuda con las cicatrices.Microneedling helps with scars.
- Me hice el microneedling la semana pasada.I had microneedling done last week.
- El microneedling es muy popular ahora.Microneedling is very popular now.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are talking about skincare at a cafe.
- Mateo¿Te hiciste algo en la cara?Did you do something to your face?
- MaríaSí, me hice un microneedling.Yes, I had microneedling done.
- MateoTu piel se ve muy bien.Your skin looks very good.
- MaríaGracias, Mateo, me encanta el resultado.Thanks, Mateo, I love the result.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
