Spanish word

peineta

Pronunciation

IPA/peiˈneta/

Meaning

  • feminine noundecorative comb

Example

Llevaba una peineta para sujetar la mantilla.

She wore a decorative comb to hold her veil.

Illustration for peineta (decorative comb)

More examples

La peineta resaltaba sobre su moño.

The decorative comb stood out on her bun.

Core concept

Tall decorative comb inserted into an updo to add height and hold a mantilla.

Common phrases

  • la peineta para la mantilla

    mantilla comb

  • colocar la peineta

    insert the decorative comb

Similar words

peine: Comb with teeth for brushing, detangling, and arranging hair.
tocado: Ornamental headpiece worn on the head for formal or ceremonial occasions.
horquilla: Small u-shaped or pin-like hairpin pushed into hair to hold sections in place.
pasador: Clip-like hair fastener that grips a small section to keep hair secured.

Definition in Spanish

Peine grande y decorativo que se introduce en el cabello para fijar la mantilla o realzar un peinado.

Word origin

From peine 'comb' plus the noun-forming suffix -eta, with peine ultimately from Latin pecten 'comb'.

Usage tips

  • The stress is on the second syllable, pei-NE-ta, and hacer la peineta names an insulting middle-finger gesture, not the hair accessory.

Other meanings

  • middle fingernoun

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