English–Spanish

“curly” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/riˈθaðo/

Example

Tiene el pelo rizado.

She has curly hair.

Illustration for rizado (curly)

How to say “curly” in Spanish

“Curly” in Spanish is rizado.

Hair showing visible loops and coil-shaped curls.

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

Example sentences with rizado

Su cabello rizado necesita más hidratación.

Her curly hair needs more hydration.

Tips for using rizado

  • Often used for both natural and styled curls, and not interchangeable with crimped which implies a small zigzag texture.

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