libre de parabenos
/libɾe de paɾabenos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "paraben free" is translated into Spanish as libre de parabenos.
Used to describe a product that does not contain parabens, which are preservatives used in cosmetics and medicines.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of libre (free), de (of/from) and parabenos (parabens).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word libre remains in the singular form even if the noun it modifies is plural, as it functions as an adjective describing the state of the product.
How do you pronounce it?
/libɾe de paɾabenos/
Did you know?
- The word libre shares a root with the English word 'liberal' and comes from a Proto-Indo-European word meaning 'people'.
- In Spanish, libre can describe a person who is not in prison or a seat that is not occupied, as well as a product that is 'free' of an ingredient.
- In Spanish-speaking markets, you are more likely to see sin parabenos on a label than the literal translation libre de parabenos.
Examples in context
- María estaba buscando una crema hidratante y encontró una que decía "libre de parabenos". Estaba feliz de haber encontrado un producto que no contiene compuestos químicos dañinos para la piel.María was looking for a moisturizer and found one that said "paraben free". She was happy to have found a product that does not contain harmful chemical compounds for the skin.
- Este champú es libre de parabenos.This shampoo is paraben free.
- Busco una crema facial libre de parabenos.I am looking for a face cream that is paraben free.
- Es importante que el jabón sea libre de parabenos.It is important that the soap is paraben free.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are shopping for skincare products at a pharmacy.
- Elena¿Este producto es libre de parabenos?Is this product paraben free?
- MateoSí, la etiqueta dice que es libre de parabenos.Yes, the label says it is paraben free.
- ElenaPerfecto, quiero algo que sea libre de parabenos.Perfect, I want something that is paraben free.
- MateoEntonces, este es el ideal para ti.Then, this one is the ideal one for you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, libre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
