cosmetico
cosmetic
adjective koz-MEH-tee-koh Rare
Origin: From Greek kosmetikos, 'skilled in adornment', from kosmein (to arrange).
Also means
superficial
Usage Note
Cosmetico functions both as an adjective (prodotto cosmetico, cosmetic product) and a noun (il cosmetico, a cosmetic product). The plural noun is i cosmetici. In a figurative sense, un cambiamento cosmetico (a cosmetic change) means a superficial change that does not address underlying problems — a useful false-friend warning for English speakers who may underuse this sense.
Examples
"Usa solo prodotti cosmetici naturali."
Natural Translation
She uses only natural cosmetic products.
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