crema tópica
/kɾema topika/from spelling rules
crema tópica is the Spanish way to say topical cream.
crema tópica refers to a medicinal cream that is applied directly to a specific area of the skin.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is cremas tópicas, where both the noun and the adjective are pluralized.
Did you know?
- The word crema may have originated as a linguistic mistake, possibly being a malapropism of the French word tréma, which refers to a perforation or an orifice.
- While crema tópica is the technical term, a Spanish speaker might use the word untar to describe the act of applying the cream, which literally means 'to spread' like butter on bread.
- Spanish pharmacists often use the term pomada instead of crema for thicker, oil-based topical ointments.
Examples in context
- El médico me recetó una crema tópica.The doctor prescribed me a topical cream.
- Debes aplicar esta crema tópica dos veces al día.You must apply this topical cream twice a day.
- Necesito una crema tópica para la irritación.I need a topical cream for the irritation.
Example conversation
Javier is asking Lucía for advice about a skin rash.
- Lucía¿Qué te han recomendado para la piel?What have they recommended for your skin?
- JavierMe dijeron que use una crema tópica.They told me to use a topical cream.
- LucíaEspero que esa crema tópica te ayude pronto.I hope that topical cream helps you soon.
- JavierGracias, Lucía, espero que sea efectiva.Thanks, Lucía, I hope it is effective.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries crema, CC BY-SA 4.0.
