surco nasogeniano
/suɾko nasoxenjano/from spelling rules
The English phrase nasolabial fold is translated into Spanish as surco nasogeniano.
In casual conversation, you might hear people use the informal terms línea de expresión (line of expression) or arruga de la sonrisa (wrinkle of the smile).
Which one should you use?
While English uses the term 'nasolabial', the Spanish medical term surco nasogeniano is more common in clinical settings, referring to the area between the nose and the cheek (genal area) rather than just the lips (labial area).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In a medical context, dermatologists and plastic surgeons use surco nasogeniano as the standard anatomical term. Other formal options include surco nasolabial or pliegue nasolabial. For informal situations, you can use línea de expresión or arruga de la sonrisa.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word surco can also describe the grooves on a vinyl record. This means the same word used for a nasolabial fold describes both a facial crease and the physical path of a music needle.
- The word surco comes from the Latin sulcus, which refers to a deep furrow or trench in the earth, often used in the context of agriculture.
- In Spanish-speaking beauty clinics, the phrase arruga de la sonrisa is often used in marketing to frame aging as a positive sign of a life full of joy.
Examples in context
- El cirujano plástico señaló la necesidad de reducir el surco nasolabial para lograr un rejuvenecimiento facial armonioso.The plastic surgeon pointed out the need to reduce the nasolabial groove to achieve a harmonious facial rejuvenation.
- El pliegue nasolabial es esa línea que se forma entre la nariz y los extremos de los labios. Es más notable cuando sonreímos y se acentúa con la edad.The nasolabial crease is that line that forms between the nose and the corners of the lips. It is more noticeable when we smile and becomes more pronounced with age.
- El surco nasogeniano es muy visible.The nasolabial fold is very visible.
- Ella quiere reducir su surco nasogeniano.She wants to reduce her nasolabial fold.
- El tratamiento ayuda con el surco nasogeniano.The treatment helps with the nasolabial fold.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are talking about skincare at a clinic.
- LucíaDaniel, me preocupa mi surco nasogeniano.Daniel, I am worried about my nasolabial fold.
- DanielNo se nota mucho, Lucía.It is not very noticeable, Lucía.
- LucíaQuiero eliminar el surco nasogeniano por completo.I want to remove the nasolabial fold completely.
- DanielEl doctor puede ayudarte con eso.The doctor can help you with that.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries surco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
