crema solar
/kɾema solaɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'sun cream' is translated into Spanish as crema solar.
Crema solar refers to a cream applied to the skin to protect it from the sun's ultraviolet rays.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of crema (cream) and solar (solar or of the sun).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Latin American countries, bloqueador solar is a common term used instead of crema solar. Additionally, in Argentina and parts of South America, the term filtro solar is commonly used as an alternative to refer to sun cream.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you must pluralize both the noun and the adjective to cremas solares.
How do you pronounce it?
/kɾema solaɾ/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, you may encounter the term bronceador, which focuses on the result of using the cream rather than its protective function.
- The term crema is a direct descendant of the French word 'crème', which was borrowed into Spanish from the late Latin 'crāmum'.
- When buying protection in a pharmacy, you might hear people ask for protector solar instead of crema solar.
Examples in context
- Este protector solar es resistente al aguaThis sun cream is water-resistant
- Necesito comprar crema solar.I need to buy sun cream.
- Ponte la crema solar en la cara.Put some sun cream on your face.
- La crema solar es muy importante en la playa.Sun cream is very important at the beach.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are preparing to go to the beach.
- Elena¿Tienes crema solar en tu mochila?Do you have sun cream in your backpack?
- MateoSí, tengo un bote de crema solar.Yes, I have a bottle of sun cream.
- ElenaPerfecto, la usaremos para no quemarnos.Perfect, we will use it so we don't get burned.
- MateoDe acuerdo, Elena, vamos a la arena.Okay, Elena, let's go to the sand.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries crema, solar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
