Ungüento (en. Ointment)

/unˈɡwento/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A soft substance applied on the skin to soothe or heal.

She applied ointment on the wound to help its healing.

Ella aplicó ungüento en la herida para ayudar a su curación.

Medication in the form of an ointment or cream.

The doctor prescribed an antibiotic ointment.

El médico le recetó un ungüento antibiótico.

From the Latin 'unguentum', which means 'oil' or 'ointment'.

miraculous ointment

It refers to a product or solution that is considered to effectively solve many problems.

ungüento milagroso

to apply ointment

To apply a cream or ointment medication on a wound or irritation.

poner ungüento

ointment for pain

A product that relieves the feeling of pain when applied to the affected area.

ungüento para el dolor

balm

Viscous substance that soothes or alleviates the skin.

bálsamo

ointment

Fatty mixture used to treat or heal the skin.

pomada

lotion

Liquid substance that is applied to the skin.

loción

Home remedy that promises to cure all kinds of ailments.

That ointment is a 'miracle', it cures me of everything.

Ese ungüento es un 'milagro', me cura de todo.

Easy solution to a difficult problem.

That ointment is the solution to your problem, try it.

Ese ungüento es la solución a tu problema, pruébalo.