Spanish word

emoliente

Pronunciation

IPA/emoˈljente/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmoisturizer

Example

Uso un emoliente después de ducharme.

I use a moisturizer after I shower.

Illustration for emoliente (moisturizer)

More examples

Siempre llevo un emoliente para labios en el bolso.

I always carry a lip moisturizer in my bag.

Core concept

Moisture-sealing balm that prevents water loss from dry tissue.

Common phrases

  • un emoliente para labios

    lip moisturizer

  • probar un emoliente nuevo

    try a new moisturizer

  • tener un emoliente en el bolso

    carry a moisturizer in my bag

Similar words

crema: Smooth, cream-textured moisturizer for face or hands that hydrates and softens skin.
loción: Absorbs quickly into skin as a light, liquid moisturizer with a non-greasy feel.
bálsamo: Soothes rough, flaky skin with a rich, deeply hydrating balm-like layer.
aceite: Replenishes skin oils and glides on as an oil-based, slippery moisturizer.

Definition in Spanish

Se aplica a sustancias usadas para suavizar tejidos secos, especialmente la piel, aportando lípidos y previniendo la pérdida de agua.

Word origin

Derived from Latin emolliens (from the verb emollire) with the root moll- meaning 'soft', originally referring to something that makes tissue soft.

Usage tips

  • Unlike English, where the cognate 'emollient' often appears as an adjective, Spanish commonly uses emoliente as a noun for the product, so expect forms like 'un emoliente' or 'los emolientes'.

Other meanings

  • emollientnoun

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