Milani
/milani/from spelling rules
Milani is the Spanish term for the brand of cosmetics and makeup products known as Milani.
How do you pronounce it?
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Did you know?
- When shopping for Milani products in Spain or Latin America, you will see them in a perfumería, which translates to 'perfumery' but actually refers to any beauty supply store.
- When discussing brands like Milani, Spanish speakers often use the feminine article la because it refers to la marca, even if the brand name sounds masculine.
- When referring to a specific lipstick or powder from Milani, Spanish speakers often use the word tono to describe the 'shade', which literally means 'tone'.
Examples in context
- Señora Milani, ¿podría ayudarme con este documento?Mrs. Milani, could you assist me with this document?
- Me encanta el rubor de Milani.I love the Milani blush.
- ¿Tienes productos de Milani en la tienda?Do you have Milani products in the store?
- Ese labial de Milani es muy bueno.That Milani lipstick is very good.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are shopping for makeup at a beauty store.
- Mateo¿Vas a comprar algo de Milani, Sofía?Are you going to buy something from Milani, Sofía?
- SofíaSí, quiero probar esta sombra de Milani.Yes, I want to try this Milani eyeshadow.
- MateoEse color te quedaría muy bien.That color would look very good on you.
- SofíaGracias, Mateo, voy a buscarla ahora.Thanks, Mateo, I'm going to look for it now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
