B2 noun Neutral

blackhead

/ˈblæk.hed/

A small, dark-colored bump on the skin caused by a clogged hair follicle where oil and skin cells have oxidized upon contact with air. They are a mild type of acne that commonly appears on the face, particularly on the nose and chin.

Ejemplos

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1

I noticed a small blackhead on my nose while looking in the mirror this morning.

I noticed a small blackhead on my nose while looking in the mirror this morning.

2

Clinical observation revealed several blackheads concentrated in the patient's nasal region.

Clinical observation revealed several blackheads concentrated in the patient's nasal region.

3

Do you have any of those nose strips? I've got a stubborn blackhead that won't go away.

Do you have any of those nose strips? I've got a stubborn blackhead that won't go away.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
blackhead
Adjetivo
blackhead-prone
Relacionado
comedo
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Truco para recordar

Think of it literally: it is a 'head' (the top of a plug) that has turned 'black' because of the air.

Quiz rápido

Using a harsh scrub every day can irritate your skin, even if you are trying to get rid of a ____.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: blackhead

Ejemplos

1

I noticed a small blackhead on my nose while looking in the mirror this morning.

everyday

I noticed a small blackhead on my nose while looking in the mirror this morning.

2

Clinical observation revealed several blackheads concentrated in the patient's nasal region.

formal

Clinical observation revealed several blackheads concentrated in the patient's nasal region.

3

Do you have any of those nose strips? I've got a stubborn blackhead that won't go away.

informal

Do you have any of those nose strips? I've got a stubborn blackhead that won't go away.

4

The formation of a blackhead, technically known as an open comedo, results from the accumulation of sebum and keratin.

academic

The formation of a blackhead, technically known as an open comedo, results from the accumulation of sebum and keratin.

5

Our marketing campaign for the new cleanser should emphasize its efficacy in blackhead prevention.

business

Our marketing campaign for the new cleanser should emphasize its efficacy in blackhead prevention.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
blackhead
Adjetivo
blackhead-prone
Relacionado
comedo

Colocaciones comunes

remove blackheads to extract or eliminate blackheads
stubborn blackhead a blackhead that is difficult to remove
blackhead extractor a metal tool used to remove blackheads
prone to blackheads having skin that frequently develops blackheads
squeeze a blackhead to apply pressure to the skin to force the clog out

Frases Comunes

blackhead removal

the act of cleaning out clogged pores

T-zone blackheads

blackheads found on the forehead and nose

blackhead clearing

the process of making skin free of blackheads

Se confunde a menudo con

blackhead vs whitehead

A whitehead is a closed pore that remains white or flesh-colored because the oil is not exposed to air.

blackhead vs mole

A mole is a permanent growth of pigmented cells on the skin, not a temporary clog of oil.

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Notas de uso

The term is used widely in both beauty contexts and general health discussions. While 'blackhead' is the common term, 'open comedo' is the medical equivalent used by dermatologists.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes use the word to describe any dark spot on the face, including freckles or moles, but it specifically refers to a pore clogged with oil.

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Truco para recordar

Think of it literally: it is a 'head' (the top of a plug) that has turned 'black' because of the air.

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Origen de la palabra

A compound word from the late 19th century, combining 'black' and 'head' to describe the physical appearance of the oxidized sebum plug.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun Regular plural form: blackheads
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Contexto cultural

In modern digital culture, 'blackhead extraction' has become a popular genre of 'satisfying' videos on social media platforms.

Quiz rápido

Using a harsh scrub every day can irritate your skin, even if you are trying to get rid of a ____.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: blackhead

Palabras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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