Spanish word

gomina

Pronunciation

IPA/goˈmina/

Meaning

  • feminine nounhair gel

Example

¿Dónde compraste gomina?

Where did you buy the hair gel?

Illustration for gomina (hair gel)

More examples

Me puse gomina antes de salir.

I put on hair gel before going out.

Core concept

Jar of glossy hair-styling gel.

Common phrases

  • ponerse gomina

    put on hair gel

  • peinarse con gomina

    style one's hair with hair gel

  • bote de gomina

    bottle of hair gel

Similar words

gel: Transparent water-based gel that firms hair into place with a crisp hold.
laca: Aerosol hair spray that fixes styles with a dry, long-lasting mist.
pomada: Oil-based pomade that gives strong shine and a pliable, reworkable hold.
cera: Waxy styling product that sculpts hair for textured shapes and flexible hold.

Definition in Spanish

Designa un producto para moldear el cabello, usado para dar fijación y, a veces, brillo.

Word origin

From French gomina, ultimately from gomme 'gum' or 'resin', named for the sticky resinous ingredient used to shape and sometimes add shine to hair.

Usage tips

  • In shops, saying gomina fuerte or gomina ligera signals strong or light hold when choosing a product.

Other meanings

  • pomadenoun

Related words

  • gominadogelledadjective

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