Spanish word

acné

Pronunciation

IPA/akˈne/

Meaning

  • masculine nounacne

Example

Tengo acné en la cara.

I have acne on my face.

Illustration for acné (acne)

More examples

Uso una crema para el acné y he notado menos brotes.

I use a cream for acne and have noticed fewer breakouts.

Core concept

Clusters of pimples and blackheads on the face and back.

Common phrases

  • crema para el acné

    cream for acne

  • acné resistente

    treatment-resistant acne

Similar words

espinilla: Single small bump caused by a clogged pore, usually painless at first.
grano: Localized inflammatory blemish that appears red and swollen.
pústula: Small pus-filled swelling on the skin.

Definition in Spanish

Trastorno de la piel que provoca la aparición de granos, puntos negros o pústulas, sobre todo en la cara y la espalda, debido a la obstrucción de los poros y la inflamación.

Word origin

From French acné, ultimately from Greek ἀκμή (akmē) 'point' or 'peak', adopted into medical usage for small eruptions at the skin surface.

Usage tips

  • Use acné for the general skin condition and un grano or una espinilla for a single blemish, and note the written accent on the final e to mark stress.

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