crema anestésica
/kɾema anestesika/from spelling rules
In Spanish, numbing cream is crema anestésica.
The term crema anestésica refers to a topical cream used to reduce sensation or pain in a specific area of the skin. It is commonly used in both medical environments and cosmetic contexts, such as for dental procedures or tattooing.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of crema (cream) and anestésica (anesthetic).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, particularly Argentina and Uruguay, the term pasta anestésica is commonly used.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural form, both the noun and the adjective must change to their feminine plural forms: cremas anestésicas.
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Examples in context
- Necesito una crema anestésica para el dolor.I need a numbing cream for the pain.
- Necesito aplicar la crema anestésica antes del tatuaje.I need to apply the numbing cream before the tattoo.
- La crema anestésica reduce el dolor de la inyección.The numbing cream reduces the pain of the injection.
- ¿Tienes alguna crema anestésica para la piel?Do you have any numbing cream for the skin?
Example conversation
At a pharmacy, Javier is asking for help.
- MaríaHola, Javier. ¿En qué puedo ayudarte?Hello, Javier. How can I help you?
- JavierBusco una crema anestésica para un procedimiento médico.I am looking for a numbing cream for a medical procedure.
- MaríaTengo esta crema anestésica que es muy efectiva.I have this numbing cream that is very effective.
- JavierPerfecto, me la llevo ahora mismo.Perfect, I will take it right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries crema, CC BY-SA 4.0.
