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cosmetically

/kɒzˈmet.ɪ.kəl.i/

Traducción: Adverbio que significa «de manera relacionada con la cosmética o los procedimientos cosméticos» o «de forma superficial, mejorando la apariencia sin resolver los problemas de fondo». Se usa tanto en el contexto de productos de belleza como en sentido figurado para describir cambios a nivel superficial.

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adverb

B2formalcommon/kɒzˈmet.ɪ.kəl.i/

An adverb meaning "in a way that relates to cosmetics or beauty treatments" or "in a superficial manner that improves appearance without addressing underlying issues." It is used both in the context of beauty products and figuratively to describe surface-level changes.

  • 🇪🇸Adverbio que significa «de manera relacionada con la cosmética o los procedimientos cosméticos» o «de forma superficial, mejorando la apariencia sin resolver los problemas de fondo». Se usa tanto en el contexto de productos de belleza como en sentido figurado para describir cambios a nivel superficial.
  1. In terms of appearance B2 formal

    Relating to the improvement or treatment of the appearance, especially of the skin, hair, or face.

    • The product is designed to improve the skin cosmetically.
    • She had the procedure done cosmetically, not for medical reasons.
    • Cosmetically, the new packaging looks much more modern.

    🇪🇸En cuanto a la apariencia

    Sinónimos: aestheticallyexternallysuperficiallyvisually

  2. Superficially C1 formal

    In a way that affects only the surface or outward appearance, without addressing deeper issues.

    • The changes were only cosmetically different; the core problem remained.
    • Cosmetically, the house looked perfect, but the foundation was cracked.
    • They fixed the error cosmetically, but the underlying logic was still flawed.

    🇪🇸superficialmente

    Sinónimos: apparentlyoutwardlysuperficially

  • more cosmetically comparative form
  • most cosmetically superlative form