English–Spanish

“braid” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtɾenθa/

Example

María se hizo una trenza antes de salir.

María put her hair into a braid before going out.

Illustration for trenza (braid)

How to say “braid” in Spanish

“Braid” in Spanish is trenza.

Braid of hair formed by crossing three separate sections into a single rope-like length.

Full entry for trenza: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with trenza

¿Te hago una trenza para la fiesta?

Shall I make you a braid for the party?

Tips for using trenza

  • Trenza also denotes braided breads or pastries in Spanish, so context shows whether it means hair or a baked braid.

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