How to Say “Tea Tree Oil” in Spanish

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aceite de árbol de té
/aθeite de aɾbol de te/from spelling rules
In Spanish, tea tree oil is aceite de árbol de té.
This phrase refers to the essential oil extracted from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia plant. In commercial or medical contexts, it is used to specify this particular plant-derived oil.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is built from aceite (oil), de (of), árbol (tree), de (of) and té (tea).

How do you pronounce it?

/aθeite de aɾbol de te/

Did you know?

  • The word té does not come from Latin but from the Hokkien Chinese word tê.
  • In Spanish, aceite is used for both culinary oils and essential oils, whereas English often distinguishes between 'oil' and 'essential oil'.

Examples in context

  • El aceite de árbol de té es un remedio natural que se puede usar para tratar el acné.
    Tea tree oil is a natural remedy that can be used to treat acne.
    This sentence is useful for describing how aceite de árbol de té can be used as a natural remedy for acne.
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  • Si tienes problemas de la piel, el aceite de árbol de té puede ser una solución natural y efectiva.
    If you have skin problems, tea tree oil can be a natural and effective solution.
  • El aceite esencial de melaleuca ha sido utilizado durante siglos por sus propiedades medicinales.
    Melaleuca essential oil has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties.
  • Oye, ¿tienes aceite de árbol de té? Necesito algo para tratar estos granitos en mi cara.
    Hey, do you have tea tree oil? I need something to treat these little pimples on my face.
  • ¿Conoces alguna marca buena de aceite de melaleuca? Me han recomendado aplicarlo para evitar las picaduras de insectos.
    Do you know any good brand of melaleuca oil? They have recommended applying it to avoid insect bites.
  • Necesito comprar aceite de árbol de té.
    I need to buy tea tree oil.
  • El aceite de árbol de té es muy útil.
    Tea tree oil is very useful.

Example conversation

Mateo and Lucía are talking about skincare.

  1. Mateo

    Lucía, ¿tienes aceite de árbol de té?
    Lucía, do you have tea tree oil?
  2. Lucía

    Sí, Mateo, está en el baño.
    Yes, Mateo, it is in the bathroom.
  3. Mateo

    Lo necesito para un granito en la cara.
    I need it for a pimple on my face.
  4. Lucía

    Usa solo una gota, es muy fuerte.
    Use only one drop, it is very strong.

Sources

  • IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
  • Word origins: Wiktionary entries aceite, de, té, árbol, CC BY-SA 4.0.
  • Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
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