artículos de aseo personal
/aɾtikulos de aseo peɾsonal/from spelling rules
The English phrase toiletries is translated into Spanish as artículos de aseo personal.
This phrase refers to personal care items used for washing and grooming the body. Depending on the specific context, you may also use Productos de aseo personal to mean 'personal hygiene products'.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of artículos (items/articles), de (of), aseo (grooming/cleaning) and personal (personal).
Which one should you use?
While artículos de aseo personal is a standard way to describe these items, you can often omit the word 'personal' and simply say artículos de aseo to mean 'toiletries'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, people commonly use productos de tocador to refer to toiletries. In Argentina, it is common to use artículos de higiene personal.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɾtikulos de aseo peɾsonal/
Did you know?
- The word personal shares its root with the English word 'person' and comes from the Latin persōna, which originally referred to a mask worn by an actor in a play.
- While aseo means cleaning, it is also used to refer to the bathroom or toilet itself in many Spanish-speaking regions.
- The term tocador in the Mexican phrase productos de tocador also refers to a 'dressing table' or 'vanity'.
Examples in context
- En la tienda, busqué los elementos de tocador que necesitaba para mi viaje a España.In the store, I looked for the toiletry items I needed for my trip to Spain.
- Voy a la farmacia a comprar productos de aseo personal.I'm going to the pharmacy to buy toiletries.
- Olvidé mis artículos de aseo personal en el hotel.I forgot my toiletries at the hotel.
- Necesito comprar algunos artículos de aseo personal.I need to buy some toiletries.
- ¿Tienes artículos de aseo personal en tu maleta?Do you have toiletries in your suitcase?
Example conversation
María and Javier are packing for a weekend trip.
- María¿Llevas ya tus artículos de aseo personal, Javier?Have you already packed your toiletries, Javier?
- JavierSí, ya los tengo todos en la maleta.Yes, I have them all in the suitcase.
- MaríaPerfecto, no olvides el cepillo de dientes.Perfect, don't forget the toothbrush.
- JavierNo te preocupes, lo tengo todo bajo control.Don't worry, I have everything under control.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aseo, de, personal, CC BY-SA 4.0.
