Meaning
foundation
- A liquid, cream, or powder cosmetic applied to the face to create an even skin tone
In a sentence
Ha comprato un nuovo fondotinta liquido adatto alla sua carnagione chiara.
She bought a new liquid foundation suitable for her fair complexion.
Questo fondotinta non macchia e dura tutto il giorno senza problemi.
This foundation does not stain and lasts all day without problems.
Hai messo troppo fondotinta sul viso o è solo una mia impressione?
Did you put too much foundation on your face or is it just my impression?
Word forms (3)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| fondotinta | masculine · singular |
| fondotinta | masculine · plural |
| fondotinta | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Invariable compound noun in modern usage: il fondotinta, i fondotinta.
- Takes masculine agreements despite ending in -a.