piel grasa
/pjel ɡɾasa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "oily skin" is piel grasa in Spanish.
piel grasa is used to describe skin that is oily. For a humorous and informal way to describe this condition, you can say La cara brilla como una bombilla, which means "your face shines like a lightbulb".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of piel (skin) and grasa (fat/oil/grease).
Which one should you use?
While piel grasa refers to skin that is oily all over, piel mixta is used to describe combination skin (oily in some areas, dry in others).
How does it change in a sentence?
Because piel is a feminine noun, the adjective grasa must also be in its feminine form.
Did you know?
- The word grasa is derived from the Latin crassus, which means 'thick' or 'fat'. This is the same root used for the English word 'crass'.
- In Spanish, grasa is used for everything from skincare to automotive grease and cooking fats, whereas English distinguishes between 'oil', 'grease' and 'fat'.
- If you are in a pharmacy, you might look for products specifically labeled control de sebo rather than just searching for piel grasa.
Examples in context
- Ella tiene piel grasa.She has oily skin.This sentence is useful for showing how to state that someone has piel grasa.Tatoeba #3945245 by hayastan, translation #2460820 by Hybrid
- Tengo piel grasa y estoy buscando productos adecuados para controlarla.I have oily skin and I am looking for suitable products to control it.
- ¿Qué producto me recomienda para la piel oleosa?What product do you recommend for oily skin?
- ¿Qué producto me recomendarías para controlar la piel grasa?What product would you recommend to control oily skin?
- Mi dermatólogo dice que tengo la piel grasa.My dermatologist says that I have oily skin.
- Busco una crema para la piel grasa.I am looking for a cream for oily skin.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are at a pharmacy discussing skincare.
- María¿Qué tipo de crema me recomiendas?What kind of cream do you recommend for me?
- MateoComo tienes la piel grasa, necesitas una hidratante ligera.Since you have oily skin, you need a light moisturizer.
- MaríaGracias, Mateo. ¿Tienes una marca buena?Thanks, Mateo. Do you have a good brand?
- MateoSí, esta es la mejor para tu piel grasa.Yes, this one is the best for your oily skin.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries grasa, piel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
