Spanish Conversation · Level 153
30 words
Spanish word
peinar
Pronunciation
IPA/peiˈnaɾ/
Meaning
- verbcomb
Example
Ella peina a su hija antes de la escuela.
She combs her daughter's hair before school.
More examples
Me peino rápidamente antes de salir.
I comb my hair quickly before going out.
Core concept
Person combing hair into a neat style.
Common phrases
peinar el cabello
comb the hair
peinar el pelo
comb the hair
peinar a alguien
comb someone's hair
Similar words
cepillar: Gently brushes hair with bristles to smooth texture and remove loose particles.
desenredar: Frees hair from tangles by separating knotted strands until they run smooth.
alisar: Reduces natural waves or bends, making hair lie flat and appear straighter.
recoger: Bundles hair into a single held shape, such as a ponytail, bun, or chignon.
Definition in Spanish
Acomodar y ordenar el cabello para dejarlo presentable, pasando un peine, un cepillo o las manos sobre uno mismo o sobre otra persona.
Word origin
The verb derives from Latin pecten 'comb' via a Romance pectinare-type verb, giving Spanish peinar the sense of arranging hair with a comb or the hand.
Usage tips
- Spanish commonly uses the reflexive form to talk about grooming one's own hair, while the nonreflexive form refers to styling another person, and cepillar often implies brushing rather than shaping.