Higiénico (en. Hygienic)

/i.xi.ˈe.ni.ko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That contributes to preserving health through cleanliness.
It is important to use hygienic products in the kitchen.
Es importante usar productos higiénicos en la cocina.
Relating to personal hygiene or cleanliness in general.
Sanitary towels are essential for monthly comfort.
Las toallas higiénicas son esenciales para la comodidad mensual.
That meets standards of cleanliness and safety.
This restaurant complies with very strict hygienic regulations.
Este restaurante cumple con normativas higiénicas muy estrictas.

Etymology

From the Greek 'hygieinos', which means 'healthful'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hygienic practices
Set of actions carried out to maintain cleanliness and health.
prácticas higiénicas
hygienic regulations
Regulations that establish conditions for cleanliness and safety.
normativas higiénicas
hygienic products
Items designed to promote personal and environmental hygiene.
productos higiénicos

Related Words

hygiene
Set of practices aimed at preserving health through cleanliness.
higiene
hygienist
Specialist in hygiene and public health.
higienista
health
State of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.
salud

Slang Meanings

To be clean and organized.
I always leave my room hygienic before my friends arrive.
Siempre dejo mi habitación higiénico antes de que lleguen mis amigos.
Extreme personal care.
That girl is so hygienic that she carries hand sanitizer everywhere.
Esa chica es tan higiénica que lleva gel antibacterial por todas partes.