Spanish word

peine

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpeine/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncomb

Example

¿Dónde está mi peine?

Where is my comb?

Illustration for peine (comb)

More examples

Compré un peine y un cepillo para el viaje.

I bought a comb and a brush for the trip.

Core concept

Small toothed tool used to detangle and smooth hair.

Common phrases

  • peine y cepillo

    comb and a brush

  • peine para el pelo

    comb for hair

Similar words

cepillo: Tool with bristles for removing tangles and smoothing hair.
peinilla: Small fine-toothed comb for precise grooming and parting.
pinza: Small clip that pinches hair to hold it temporarily.
horquilla: Long U-shaped pin inserted into hair to secure sections.

Definition in Spanish

Pequeño utensilio con una o varias filas de dientes, usado para alisar, separar y desenredar el pelo.

Word origin

Derived from Latin pecten 'comb', with the root pect- meaning 'to comb', passing into Spanish via medieval Romance forms.

Usage tips

  • Peineta is a decorative hair accessory and peinado means hairstyle, so peinar is the verb and peine is the noun for the tool.

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