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idratare

to hydrate

verb ee-drah-TAH-reh Rare

Also means

to moisturize

Usage Note

Idratare takes avere in compound tenses (ho idratato la pelle). In skincare contexts it means to moisturize; in medical or nutritional contexts it means to keep someone hydrated. The reflexive idratarsi means 'to keep oneself hydrated'. The related noun is idratazione (hydration).

Examples

"È importante idratare la pelle ogni giorno."

Natural Translation

It is important to moisturize the skin every day.

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