Spanish Conversation · Level 132
45 words
Spanish word
pigmentario
Pronunciation
IPA/piɣmenˈtaɾjo/
Meaning
- adjectivepigmented
Example
El dermatólogo detectó una lesión pigmentaria en mi brazo.
The dermatologist found a pigmented lesion on my arm.
More examples
Uso una crema para manchas pigmentarias cada noche.
I use a cream for pigmented spots every night.
Core concept
Patchy discoloration of skin caused by pigment concentration.
Common phrases
mancha pigmentaria
pigmented spot
crema para manchas pigmentarias
cream for pigmented spots
Similar words
manchado: Area with visible stains or spots caused by dirt, residue, or surface smearing.
pigmentado: Skin or tissue showing darker, intensified color from an excess of pigment.
Definition in Spanish
Indica relación con pigmentos o con la presencia de pigmentación, usado sobre todo en contextos médicos para describir manchas o depósitos de color en la piel.
Word origin
Derived from Latin pigmentum 'pigment' with the adjectival suffix -ario that creates a Spanish adjective for pigment-related conditions.
Usage tips
- Looks similar to English pigmentary or pigmented but in Spanish it is primarily a technical term and must agree with the noun's gender.
Other meanings
- pigmentaryadjective
Related words
- pigmentaciónpigmentationnoun
- hiperpigmentaciónhyperpigmentationnoun