protección UV
/pɾoteɡθjon ub/from spelling rules
The English phrase "uv protection" is translated into Spanish as protección UV.
This phrase refers to the act of shielding the skin or eyes from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation.
Which one should you use?
Protección Ultravioleta and Protección contra los Rayos Ultravioleta both serve as formal ways to say "UV protection." Additionally, Protección Solar is a formal term that specifically translates to "sun protection."
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun protección is feminine. If you use an adjective to describe it, the adjective must also be feminine, such as in the phrase protección UV alta.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾoteɡθjon ub/
Did you know?
- The root of protección is the Latin tegō, which means 'to cover' and is the same linguistic ancestor found in the English word 'tent'.
- While protección UV is the technical term, people in many Latin American countries call sunscreen a bloqueador, which literally means 'blocker'.
- The term filtro solar is frequently used as a synonym for protección solar, framing the product as a device that filters light rather than a barrier.
Examples in context
- Recuerda usar protección ultravioleta al exponerte al sol.Remember to use UV protection when exposing yourself to the sun.
- Esta crema ofrece una buena protección UV.This cream offers good UV protection.
- Busco unas gafas con protección UV.I am looking for glasses with UV protection.
- La protección UV es esencial en la playa.UV protection is essential at the beach.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are at a pharmacy looking for summer supplies.
- DanielElena, ¿necesitas protector solar?Elena, do you need sunscreen?
- ElenaSí, busco algo con máxima protección UV.Yes, I am looking for something with maximum UV protection.
- DanielEste producto es muy bueno para la piel.This product is very good for the skin.
- ElenaPerfecto, lo llevaré conmigo.Perfect, I will take it with me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries protección, CC BY-SA 4.0.
