crema solare
/ˈkrɛ.ma soˈla.re/word by wordfeminine
In Italian, sunscreen is translated as crema solare. Wiktionary also lists filtro solare.
Meaning: cream that protects the skin from the sun (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| crema solare | /ˈkrɛ.ma soˈla.re/ (word by word) | feminine |
| filtro solare | masculine |
The term is used to describe the cream used to protect the skin from the sun.
Which one should you use?
While crema solare refers to the physical cream, filtro solare (a masculine noun) is often used in a more technical or commercial context to refer to the UV protection factor or the sunscreen product itself.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase protezione solare is a common feminine noun phrase used to refer to sun protection in general, often seen on product packaging.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈkrɛ.ma soˈla.re/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian, filtro can also refer to a love potion, coming from the Ancient Greek word for 'to love' or 'to kiss'.
- Italians often use the word schermare, which means 'to shield' or 'to fence', when discussing the action of blocking UV rays.
- While English speakers say 'apply sunscreen', Italians often say mettersi la crema, which literally means 'to put the cream on oneself'.
Examples in context
- Vuoi usare la mia crema solare?Do you want to use my sunscreen?This sentence is useful for asking if someone wants to use your crema solare.Tatoeba #10451435 by Guybrush88, translation #10115992 by ddnktr
- Vestiti a strati e porta crema solare e occhiali da sole.Dress in layers and bring sunscreen and sunglasses.This sentence is useful for suggesting items to bring, such as crema solare and sunglasses.Tatoeba #8681892 by jacopofar, translation #6604261 by Hybrid
- Scegli una crema solare a spettro largo.Choose a broad spectrum sunscreen.
- Applica la crema solare prima di uscire.Apply sunscreen before heading out.
- Riapplica ogni due ore.Reapply every two hours.
- Ho bisogno di una crema solare con un alto fattore di protezione.I need a sunscreen with a high protection factor.
- Non dimenticare di applicare la protezione solare sulle spalle e sulle gambe.Don't forget to apply sunscreen on your shoulders and legs.
- Mi sono bruciato/a. Hai dell'olio solare lenitivo?I got sunburned. Do you have any soothing sunscreen oil?
- Per favore, passami la crema solare.Please, pass me the sunscreen.
- Ho dimenticato la crema solare in macchina.I forgot the sunscreen in the car.
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Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are preparing for a day at the beach.
- MatteoMartina, hai preso la crema solare?Martina, did you take the sunscreen?
- MartinaSì, è nella borsa.Yes, it is in the bag.
- MatteoOttimo, non voglio scottarmi.Great, I don't want to get burned.
- MartinaAllora mettila subito.Then put it on immediately.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sunscreen” translations and entries crema solare, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (crema, solare) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries crema, filtro, solare, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
