vaselina
/baseˈlina/feminine
The English word "vaseline" is translated into Spanish as vaselina.
vaselina is a noun used to refer to petroleum jelly.
Meaning: petroleum jelly (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
vaselina is a feminine noun, so it is used with the feminine article la to say "the petroleum jelly" (la vaselina).
How do you pronounce it?
/baseˈlina/
Did you know?
- Using the word vaselina in a pharmacy may be ambiguous because it can refer to both skincare jelly and sexual lubricants.
- The word vaselina is an internationalism adopted from the English brand name 'Vaseline'.
- While vaselina is the standard term, many people in Latin America use the word pomada to describe any thick, greasy ointment, even if it is not petroleum-based.
Examples in context
- Recuerda aplicarte gel de petróleo después de la ducha para mantener la piel hidratada.Remember to apply petroleum gel after taking a shower to keep your skin moisturized.
- Me puse un poco de vaselina en los labios.I put a little petroleum jelly on my lips.
- Necesito un poco de vaselina.I need a little bit of vaseline.
- La vaselina ayuda a hidratar la piel.Vaseline helps to hydrate the skin.
- ¿Tienes vaselina para mis labios?Do you have vaseline for my lips?
Example conversation
María and Daniel are preparing for a cold winter day.
- MaríaDaniel, ¿sabes dónde está la vaselina?Daniel, do you know where the petroleum jelly is?
- DanielEstá en el cajón del baño, María.It is in the bathroom drawer, María.
- MaríaGracias, quiero ponerme un poco en las mejillas.Thanks, I want to put some on my cheeks.
- DanielEs una buena idea para proteger tu piel.It is a good idea to protect your skin.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vaseline” translations and entries vaselina, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries vaselina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
