suntan
word
Definition
A suntan is when your skin becomes darker after spending time in the sun.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal; often used to describe a healthy or attractive look after sun exposure, but can also warn about too much sun. Not the same as 'sunburn' (painful, red skin). Common collocation: 'get a suntan.'
Spanish: bronceadoPortuguese (BR): bronzeadoPortuguese (PT): bronzeadoChinese (Simplified): 晒黑Chinese (Traditional): 曬黑Hindi: सूरज की झुलसनArabic: اسمرار البشرةBengali: ধূপে পাকা ত্বক - রোদে পোড়া ত্বক (গাঢ় রং হওয়া)Russian: загарJapanese: 日焼けVietnamese: làn da rám nắngKorean: 햇볕에 탄 피부Turkish: güneşten bronzlaşmaUrdu: دھوپ سے سانولا ہوناIndonesian: kulit kecokelatan karena matahari - kulit terbakar matahari (tidak parah)
Example Sentences
She got a suntan during her vacation at the beach.
basic
I want a suntan for the summer party.
basic
A suntan can make your skin look darker.
basic
After just one weekend outside, I got a serious suntan!
natural
He likes to show off his suntan every time he comes back from vacation.
natural
You should wear sunscreen if you don’t want a suntan.
natural