Spanish word

talco

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtalko/

Meaning

  • masculine nounbaby powder

Example

Pásame el talco, por favor.

Pass me the baby powder, please.

Illustration for talco (baby powder)

More examples

No recomiendo usar demasiado talco en la piel del bebé.

I don't recommend using too much baby powder on the baby's skin.

Core concept

Jar of white cosmetic powder used for baby hygiene.

Common phrases

  • usar talco

    use baby powder

  • aplicar talco

    apply baby powder

Similar words

polvo: Fine dry particles that form a powdery material present in many products and processes.
crema: Creamy semi-solid product that provides lasting moisture and comfort to skin.

Definition in Spanish

Producto en polvo hecho del mineral talco, destinado a secar la piel y reducir rozaduras en la higiene infantil.

Word origin

Talco entered Spanish via Italian from Arabic ṭalq, the name of the mineral whose ground form became the familiar powder.

Usage tips

  • In conversational Spanish talco usually denotes the cosmetic product (baby powder) rather than the raw mineral, unlike English talc which often refers to the mineral itself.

Other meanings

  • talcnoun

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