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How to Say "topical" in Spanish

The Spanish word fortopicalis tópicoC1 level.

English → SpanishC1
adjectiveC1formal
medicine applied to the skin
A hand gently applying a small amount of white cream to an arm.

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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