Spanish word

manicura

Pronunciation

IPA/maniˈkuɾa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmanicure

Example

Necesito una manicura antes de la boda.

I need a manicure before the wedding.

Illustration for manicura (manicure)

More examples

¿Dónde puedo hacerme una manicura cerca de aquí?

Where can I get a manicure near here?

Core concept

Care and decoration of fingernails and cuticles.

Common phrases

  • hacer una manicura

    get a manicure

  • una manicura francesa

    French manicure

  • una manicura en gel

    gel manicure

Similar words

esmalte: Gives nails color and shine by applying a liquid polish.
uña: Forms the hard protective plate at the tip of a finger or toe.
manicurista: Performs professional nail care and decorative treatments.
pedicura: Provides cosmetic treatment for toenails and the surrounding skin.

Definition in Spanish

Designa el servicio o procedimiento para mantener y decorar las uñas de las manos, incluyendo el cuidado de las cutículas y la aplicación de esmalte o decoraciones.

Word origin

From French manucure and ultimately from Latin manus 'hand' + cura 'care', originally meaning care of the hand and now referring to nail grooming and decoration.

Usage tips

  • When referring to receiving the service, speakers commonly say hacerse la manicura or hacerse las uñas, and salon packages commonly vary in whether cuticle work, shaping, or decorations are included.

Related words

  • manicuristamanicuristnoun

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