Spanish word

lacio

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlaθjo/

Meaning

  • adjectivestraight

Example

Ella tiene el pelo lacio.

She has straight hair.

Illustration for lacio (straight)

More examples

¿Tu hermana tiene el pelo lacio?

Does your sister have straight hair?

Core concept

Hair falling in a single smooth, unbroken line.

Common phrases

  • pelo lacio

    straight hair

  • tener el cabello lacio

    have straight hair

Similar words

liso: Hair with an even, glossy surface that shows no waves or surface irregularities.
planchado: Hair flattened and smoothed by an iron or similar heat tool for a temporary straight finish.
alisado: Hair made straight through chemical or salon treatments for semi-permanent results.

Definition in Spanish

Indica que el pelo no tiene rizo ni ondulación y se mantiene recto.

Word origin

From Latin laxus 'loose, slack', Spanish lacio developed from the image of hair that hangs without curl or wave.

Usage tips

  • Used mainly for hair (pelo lacio); to describe a straight road or line Spanish speakers use recto or derecho, and lacio can also imply limpness rather than rigid straightness.

Other meanings

  • limpadjective

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