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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