Loción (en. Lotion)

/loˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A liquid that is used for skin or hair care.
She applied a moisturizing lotion after the shower.
Ella se aplicó una loción hidratante después de la ducha.
A liquid solution that contains active ingredients for specific treatments.
The antipruritic lotion relieves itching.
La loción antipruriginosa alivia la picazón.
Preparations for scenting the skin.
Use cologne lotion to smell good.
Usa loción de colonia para oler bien.

Etymology

From Latin 'lotio', which means washing or the action of washing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Aftershave lotion
A product used after shaving to soothe the skin.
loción para después del afeitado
Tanning lotion
It is applied to facilitate tanning on the skin.
loción bronceadora
Disinfectant lotion
Used to clean and disinfect wounds.
loción desinfectante

Related Words

Toner
A liquid solution for toning the skin.
tónico
Cream
A thicker preparation used for hydration.
crema
Balm
A substance that soothes and softens the skin.
bálsamo

Slang Meanings

Fragrance applied in small amounts.
He always wears a lotion that smells very good.
Él siempre lleva una loción que huele muy bien.