loción para la piel
/loθjon paɾa la pjel/from spelling rules
The English phrase "skin lotion" is translated into Spanish as loción para la piel.
This phrase refers to a liquid cream applied to the body to moisturize or soothe the skin.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of loción (lotion), para (for) and la piel (the skin).
Which one should you use?
While loción para la piel is a direct way to say skin lotion, in many Spanish-speaking contexts, people more commonly use crema corporal to refer to moisturizing lotions for the body. You may also encounter the formal term emulsión cutánea.
Did you know?
- The word piel shares the same Latin root, pellis, as the English word 'pelt'.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, people use the word crema for both a thin liquid lotion and a thick heavy cream.
- While loción para la piel is understood, a native speaker might find it sound like a medical label rather than a natural way to describe a beauty product.
Examples in context
- En la tienda, encontré una excelente loción para la piel que promete hidratación duradera.In the store, I found an excellent skin lotion that promises long-lasting hydration.
- ¿Tienes alguna crema hidratante para la piel seca?Do you have any moisturizing cream for dry skin?
- En Argentina, la crema humectante es esencial durante los meses de invierno.In Argentina, the moisturizing cream is essential during the winter months.
- Necesito una loción para la piel.I need a skin lotion.
- Esta loción para la piel es muy hidratante.This skin lotion is very moisturizing.
- ¿Dónde compraste esa loción para la piel?Where did you buy that skin lotion?
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are shopping at a pharmacy.
- JavierElena, ¿dónde está la loción para la piel?Elena, where is the skin lotion?
- ElenaEstá en el pasillo tres, Javier.It is in aisle three, Javier.
- Javier¿Cuál es la mejor loción para la piel?Which is the best skin lotion?
- ElenaLa botella azul es muy buena.The blue bottle is very good.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries la, loción, para, piel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
