How to Say "topical" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “topical” is “tópico” — C1 level.
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adjectiveC1formal
medicine applied to the skin

Examples
Esta crema es de uso tópico solamente.
This cream is for topical use only.
El médico le recetó un antibiótico tópico para la herida.
The doctor prescribed a topical antibiotic for the wound.
La anestesia tópica ayudó a calmar el dolor rápidamente.
The topical anesthesia helped soothe the pain quickly.
Adjective Agreement
As an adjective, it must match the noun it describes. 'Uso tópico' (masculine) vs 'aplicación tópica' (feminine).
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