talco

el talco(
tahl
-
koh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. talc
El talco es un mineral muy suave que puede dañar la salud si se inhala.Talc is a very soft mineral that can harm your health if inhaled.
b. talcum
Algunos tipos de papel y pintura se hacen a base de talco.Some kinds of paper and paint are made from talcum.
a. talcum powder
Gloria le puso talco al bebé cuando le cambió el pañal.Gloria put some talcum powder on the baby when she changed his diaper.
b. talc
Mi abuela dice que el talco es bueno para las quemaduras de sol.My grandmother says talc is good for sunburn.
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