lotion

S2 W2

BrE /ˈləʊʃn/ AmE /ˈloʊʃn/

noun en → es

1 SKIN CARE [uncountable] B1

a liquid or cream that you put on your skin to make it soft and smooth, or for medical purposes

loción, crema

  • use lotion on something

Collocations face lotion · after-sun lotion

  • She uses a special lotion to keep her skin soft.

    Ella usa una loción especial para mantener su piel suave.

2 MEDICINE [uncountable] B2

a liquid medicine that you put on your skin or in your eyes to treat a problem such as an insect bite, sunburn, or sore throat

líquido medicinal, ungüento

  • use lotion for something

Collocations sunburn lotion · itch relief lotion

  • Apply the lotion to the affected area.

    Aplica la loción en el área afectada.