How to Say "Oil Free" in Spanish

libre de aceite

/libɾe de aθeite/from spelling rules

The English phrase "oil free" is translated into Spanish as libre de aceite.

Libre de aceite is used to describe a product that does not contain any oil. It is a common phrase found in the marketing of food products, cosmetics and skincare to indicate that a product is free from oil.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of libre (free), de (of/from) and aceite (oil).

Is it said differently in some regions?

In some Latin American countries, you may use sin grasa to express "oil-free" when specifically referring to food products.

How does it change in a sentence?

While libre de aceite is the standard singular form, you can use the plural libre de aceites if you are referring to a product that is free from multiple different types of oils.

How do you pronounce it?

/libɾe de aθeite/

Did you know?

The Spanish word aceite for 'oil' does not come from Latin but from the Arabic word az-zayt, which is cognate with the Hebrew word záyit for 'olive'.
In Spanish, libre is a versatile word used for both an 'oil-free' cream and a 'free' seat that is not occupied.

Examples in context

Este producto es libre de aceite y es adecuado para todo tipo de piel.
This product is oil-free and suitable for all skin types.
Esta sopa está preparada sin aceite.
This soup is prepared oil-free.
Este aderezo tiene 0% grasa, es libre de aceite.
This dressing is 0% fat, it's oil-free.
Esta loción no contiene aceite, por eso no deja sensación grasosa en la piel.
This lotion is oil-free, that's why it doesn't leave a greasy feeling on the skin.
Esta comida está hecha sin grasa, por lo que es apta para dietas libres de aceite.
This food is made without fat, so it suits oil-free diets.
Esta crema es libre de aceite.
This cream is oil free.
Busco un protector solar libre de aceite.
I am looking for an oil free sunscreen.
El maquillaje debe ser libre de aceite.
The makeup must be oil free.

Example conversation

Sofía is looking for a new skincare product in a shop.

Alejandro

Sofía, ¿qué producto buscas?
Sofía, what product are you looking for?
Sofía

Busco una loción que sea libre de aceite.
I am looking for a lotion that is oil free.
Alejandro

Tengo esta opción que es libre de aceite.
I have this option that is oil free.
Sofía

Gracias, Alejandro, me parece perfecta.
Thanks, Alejandro, it seems perfect to me.

Sources

IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries aceite, de, libre, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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How to Say “Oil Free” in Spanish