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cosmetico

/kozˈmɛ.ti.ko/noun · masculine / adjectiveB2
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Meaning · noun

cosmetic

  • a preparation applied to the body, especially the face, to improve appearance; beauty product

In a sentence

Spende molti soldi ogni mese per comprare cosmetici di marca.

She spends a lot of money every month buying branded cosmetics.

Questo cosmetico contiene soltanto ingredienti di origine vegetale.

This cosmetic contains only plant-derived ingredients.

Non uso cosmetici chimici perché ho la pelle molto sensibile.

I don't use chemical cosmetics because I have very sensitive skin.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
cosmeticomasculine · singular
cosmeticimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Plural is 'cosmetici' (/kozˈmɛ.ti.tʃi/).
  • Can also be an adjective ('un prodotto cosmetico').

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Meaning · adjective

cosmetic

  • relating to beauty treatments or skincare products
  • superficial, designed only to improve appearance without real change

In a sentence

Questa crema appartiene a una linea cosmetica completamente naturale.

This cream belongs to an entirely natural cosmetic line.

I cambiamenti approvati dall'azienda sono stati puramente cosmetici.

The changes approved by the company were purely cosmetic.

Il marchio ha lanciato una nuova serie di prodotti cosmetici sul mercato.

The brand launched a new line of cosmetic products on the market.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
cosmeticomasculine · singular
cosmeticafeminine · singular
cosmeticimasculine · plural
cosmetichefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Plural masculine ends in -ci (/ˈmɛ.ti.tʃi/): cosmetici.

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