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How to Say "acne spot" in Spanish

The Spanish word foracne spotis barroB1 level.

English → SpanishB1

barro

nounB1informal
dermatology
A magnified illustration of pale skin texture showing a single prominent red bump or pimple.

Examples

Me salió un barro enorme en la barbilla justo antes de la fiesta.

I got a huge pimple on my chin right before the party.

Ella usa una crema especial para combatir los barros y el acné.

She uses a special cream to fight pimples and acne.

Possession for Body Parts

When talking about body parts or blemishes, Spanish often uses 'me salió' (it appeared on me) instead of 'mi' (my) to show a pimple appeared on your body.

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