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higiene

hygiene

noun ee-HYEH-neh Rare

Origin: From Greek Hygieia, goddess of health.

Usage Note

Higiene is feminine: la higiene personal (personal hygiene). The adjective is higiénico, which also names the common compound papel higiénico (toilet paper). The initial h is silent, so the word begins with the vowel sound /i/.

Examples

"La higiene de manos previene muchas enfermedades."

Natural Translation

Hand hygiene prevents many diseases.

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