Spanish word

anticelulítico

Pronunciation

IPA/antiθeluˈlitiko/

Meaning

  • masculine nounanti-cellulite cream

Example

Voy a comprar un anticelulítico para las piernas.

I'm going to buy an anti-cellulite cream for my legs.

Illustration for anticelulítico (anti-cellulite cream)

More examples

¿Has probado ya ese anticelulítico que recomiendan?

Have you already tried that anti-cellulite cream they recommend?

Core concept

Small cosmetic tube marketed to reduce the appearance of cellulite.

Common phrases

  • comprar un anticelulítico

    buy an anti-cellulite cream

  • envase de anticelulítico

    container of anti-cellulite cream

Similar words

crema anticelulítica: Thick cream for massaging into cellulite-prone areas to soften and even skin texture.
gel anticelulítico: Non-sticky gel formulated to be rubbed in for a cooling, fast-absorbing anti-cellulite effect.
serum anticelulítico: Concentrated liquid serum applied in small amounts to deliver active anti-cellulite ingredients.
loción anticelulítica: Light lotion that spreads thinly over wide areas for general anti-cellulite treatment.

Definition in Spanish

Crema o gel cosmético de uso tópico que se aplica en zonas con celulitis para mejorar el aspecto de la piel.

Word origin

Originally an adjective built from anti- 'against' and the root celul- (from celulitis), so it literally denotes something intended to act against cellulite.

Usage tips

  • Cognate with English 'anti-cellulite' but note Spanish writes it as one word with an accent and it is often used either as an adjective (crema anticelulítica) or as a noun (un anticelulítico).

Other meanings

  • anti-cellulite productnoun

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