Spanish word

quitaesmalte

Pronunciation

IPA/kitaesˈmalte/

Meaning

  • masculine nounnail polish remover

Example

¿Puedes traerme el quitaesmalte, por favor?

Can you bring me the nail polish remover, please?

Illustration for quitaesmalte (nail polish remover)

More examples

Compré un bote pequeño de quitaesmalte en la farmacia.

I bought a small bottle of nail polish remover at the pharmacy.

Core concept

Transparent to pale-yellow liquid applied with cotton to lift nail color.

Common phrases

  • bote de quitaesmalte

    bottle of nail polish remover

  • toallitas quitaesmalte

    nail polish remover wipes

  • algodón con quitaesmalte

    cotton soaked with nail polish remover

Similar words

removedor de esmalte: Product designed to remove nail polish using cotton or pads, typically sold in small bottles.
acetona: Chemical solvent acetone that quickly dissolves nail polish and appears on ingredient labels.

Definition in Spanish

Solución destinada a disolver y retirar el esmalte de las uñas.

Word origin

From quitar 'to take off' combined with esmalte 'enamel, nail polish', coined as one word for the solution that removes polish.

Usage tips

  • Labels in stores often read removedor de esmalte and may show 'sin acetona' to indicate an acetone-free, milder formula.

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