Spanish word

cabellera

Pronunciation

IPA/kaβeˈʝeɾa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounhair

Example

Tiene una cabellera muy larga.

She has very long hair.

Illustration for cabellera (hair)

More examples

Se cuida la cabellera con un champú suave.

He takes care of his hair with a gentle shampoo.

Core concept

Luxuriant mane on the head.

Common phrases

  • lavar la cabellera

    wash one's hair

  • cuidar la cabellera

    take care of one's hair

Similar words

pelo: Individual thin hairs forming the ordinary covering of the head in casual contexts.
cabello: Head hair with a neutral, slightly refined tone in speech or writing.
melena: Full hair that reaches the shoulders or beyond, often with a lively, flowing presence.
mechón: A single strand or small bundle of hair that stands out from the rest.

Definition in Spanish

Designa el pelo abundante y visible en la cabeza, usado sobre todo cuando destaca por su volumen o longitud.

Word origin

From Spanish cabello (from Latin capillus) plus the collective suffix -era, forming a word for a mass or mane of hair.

Usage tips

  • A descriptive, slightly literary word often used in beauty writing or vivid description to stress volume or length rather than ordinary short hair.

Other meanings

  • long hairnoun
  • manenoun

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