fijador de maquillaje
/fixadoɾ de makiʝaxe/from spelling rules
In Spanish, setting spray is called fijador de maquillaje.
This phrase refers specifically to makeup products designed to lock cosmetics in place and prevent smudging, rather than general facial mists or toners.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of fijador (fixer or fastener) and de maquillaje (of makeup).
Which one should you use?
While fijador de maquillaje is the standard term, many beauty contexts use the anglicism spray fijador to refer to the same product.
How do you pronounce it?
/fixadoɾ de makiʝaxe/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word fijador is used for everything from hairspray and makeup spray to the chemicals used to stabilize photographic film in a darkroom.
- Depending on the country, a beauty professional might call this bruma fijadora, using the word bruma which literally means 'mist' or 'fog'.
- While maquillaje refers to the product, the verb maquillar is used for both applying makeup and 'touching up' a painting or a photograph to hide flaws.
Examples in context
- Necesito un fijador de maquillaje porque siempre me pasa que mi maquillaje se ve apagado después de unas horasI need a setting spray because my makeup always looks dull after a few hours
- Necesito un fijador de maquillaje para la fiesta.I need a setting spray for the party.
- Este fijador de maquillaje dura todo el día.This setting spray lasts all day.
- ¿Dónde puedo comprar un buen fijador de maquillaje?Where can I buy a good setting spray?
Example conversation
María and Mateo are in a cosmetics store.
- MateoMaría, ¿qué es ese producto?María, what is that product?
- MaríaEs un fijador de maquillaje para que no se corra.It is a setting spray so it doesn't smudge.
- Mateo¿Es necesario usar un fijador de maquillaje?Is it necessary to use a setting spray?
- MaríaSí, ayuda mucho a que el maquillaje dure.Yes, it helps a lot to make the makeup last.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
