English–Spanish
“decorative comb” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/peiˈneta/
Example
Llevaba una peineta para sujetar la mantilla.
She wore a decorative comb to hold her veil.
How to say “decorative comb” in Spanish
“Decorative comb” in Spanish is peineta.
Tall decorative comb inserted into an updo to add height and hold a mantilla.
Example sentences with peineta
La peineta resaltaba sobre su moño.
The decorative comb stood out on her bun.
Tips for using peineta
- The stress is on the second syllable, pei-NE-ta, and hacer la peineta names an insulting middle-finger gesture, not the hair accessory.