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"Bloqueador solar" is a noun which is often translated as "sunscreen", and "protector solar" is a noun which is also often translated as "sunscreen". Learn more about the difference between "bloqueador solar" and "protector solar" below.
el bloqueador solar(
bloh
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keh
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ah
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dohr
 
soh
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lahr
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
1. (general)
Regionalism used in Ecuador
(Ecuador)
Regionalism used in Panama
(Panama)
Regionalism used in Puerto Rico
(Puerto Rico)
a. sunscreen
Antes mucha gente se quemaba al sol por no usar bloqueador solar.Many people used to get sunburned before because they didn't use sunscreen.
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el protector solar(
proh
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tehk
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tohr
 
soh
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lahr
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. sunscreen
Ponte protector solar antes de salir.Put on sunscreen before going out.
b. sunscreen lotion
¿Me puedes poner protector solar en la espalda?Can you put sunscreen lotion on my back?
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