How to Say “Toner” in Spanish

tóner
/ˈtoneɾ/
In Spanish, toner is tóner.
The term refers to a cosmetic lotion used to cleanse the skin and shrink pores.
Meaning: cosmetic lotion designed to cleanse the skin and shrink pores (noun)

Is it said differently in some regions?

In some Latin American countries, people often refer to toner as tóner.

How does it change in a sentence?

The noun is masculine, so it is used with the masculine article el (el tóner).

How do you pronounce it?

/ˈtoneɾ/

Did you know?

  • While tóner is common in beauty contexts, the word is also used in Spanish to describe the powder used in laser printers and photocopiers.
  • Because tóner is a borrowed word, some older speakers or traditional pharmacy labels may use the word astringente to describe its pore-shrinking function.
  • The word tóner follows the Spanish rule for accentuation where words ending in a consonant other than 'n' or 's' require a written accent mark on the penultimate syllable.

Examples in context

  • Comprar tóner para la impresora
    To buy toner for the printer.
  • Cambiar el tóner agotado
    To replace the depleted toner.
  • El tóner está casi vacío
    The toner is nearly empty.
  • ¿Dónde puedo encontrar tóner para mi impresora?
    Where can I find toner for my printer?
  • ¿Puedes recomendarme una marca de tóner de calidad?
    Can you recommend me a quality toner brand?
  • Necesito comprar un tóner para mi piel.
    I need to buy a toner for my skin.
  • El tóner ayuda a cerrar los poros.
    The toner helps to close the pores.
  • ¿Qué tóner me recomiendas?
    Which toner do you recommend to me?

Example conversation

Lucía and Mateo are talking in a pharmacy.

  1. Lucía

    Mateo, ¿vendes algún tóner para piel sensible?
    Mateo, do you sell any toner for sensitive skin?
  2. Mateo

    Sí, tengo este tóner que es muy suave.
    Yes, I have this toner that is very gentle.
  3. Lucía

    Perfecto, me llevaré este.
    Perfect, I will take this one.
  4. Mateo

    Muy bien, Lucía, te lo pongo en la bolsa.
    Very well, Lucía, I'll put it in the bag for you.

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