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“straighten” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoenderezar

Pronunciation

IPA/aliˈsaɾ/

Example

Ella alisa su cabello con la plancha.

She straightens her hair with a hair straightener.

Illustration for alisar (straighten)

How to say “straighten” in Spanish

“Straighten” in Spanish is alisar.

Smooth, flat surface with creases and bumps removed.

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

Example sentences with alisar

¿Puedes alisar este mantel antes de la cena?

Can you iron this tablecloth before dinner?

Tips for using alisar

  • Often used for hair or surface finishing, while planchar is typically used for ironing clothes.

Other Spanish words for “straighten”

¿Puedes enderezar el cuadro, por favor?

Can you straighten the picture, please?

“straighten” in other languages