Spanish word

peinado

Pronunciation

IPA/peiˈnaðo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounhairstyle

Example

Me gusta tu peinado.

I like your hairstyle.

Illustration for peinado (hairstyle)

More examples

Ella cambió su peinado para la fiesta.

She changed her hairstyle for the party.

Core concept

Visible arrangement of hair for a particular look.

Common phrases

  • peinado recogido

    updo

  • peinado suelto

    hair worn down

  • peinado corto

    short hairstyle

Similar words

corte de pelo: Haircut defining length and shape through cutting.
recogido: Hair tied or pinned up and held together on the head.
trenza: Hair made into a plait by weaving three strands.
coleta: Hair tied into a single tail at the back of the head.

Definition in Spanish

Modo en que se dispone el cabello para lograr un estilo concreto, es el resultado visible del arreglo del pelo.

Word origin

From the past participle of Spanish peinar 'to comb', ultimately from Latin pecten 'comb'.

Usage tips

  • Peinado refers to the finished look, so Spanish speakers say llevar or lucir un peinado while peinarse describes the action of styling.

Other meanings

  • hair stylingnoun

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