crema aclarante
/kɾema aklaɾante/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for skin lightening cream is crema aclarante.
This phrase refers to a topical cream used to reduce the pigmentation of the skin to make it appear lighter.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of crema (cream) and aclarante (lightening/clearing).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, you can use crema aclaradora or crema blanqueadora to refer to skin lightening cream. In Spain, a common formal way to say skin lightening cream is crema despigmentante, which translates to depigmenting cream.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix -s, resulting in cremas aclarantes.
How do you pronounce it?
/kɾema aklaɾante/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word crema comes from the French word crème, which is derived from the Ecclesiastical Latin chrisma used for holy oils.
- In certain Latin American regions, using the term crema para aclarar la piel is often considered more polite than using the more direct crema blanqueadora.
- In Spanish, the word crema is also used to describe the thick, creamy part of a coffee or the foam on a cappuccino.
Examples in context
- Recomendaría usar una crema aclaradora de la piel para disminuir las manchas.I would recommend using a skin lightening cream to reduce spots.
- Por favor, ¿podría indicarme dónde puedo encontrar una crema para aclarar la piel?Please, could you tell me where I can find a skin lightening cream?
- ¿Conoces alguna buena crema para aclarar la piel?Do you know any good skin lightening cream?
- Ella usa una crema aclarante.She uses a skin lightening cream.
- ¿Dónde puedo comprar crema aclarante?Where can I buy skin lightening cream?
- Esta crema aclarante es muy buena.This skin lightening cream is very good.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are at a pharmacy.
- María¿Dónde está la crema aclarante?Where is the skin lightening cream?
- MateoEstá en el pasillo de belleza, María.It is in the beauty aisle, María.
- MaríaGracias, Mateo. Buscaré la mejor opción.Thanks, Mateo. I will look for the best option.
- MateoDe nada, yo te acompaño.You're welcome, I'll go with you.
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.
