Spanish word

peluquería

Pronunciation

IPA/pelukeˈɾia/

Meaning

  • feminine nounbeauty salon, hair salon

Example

Necesito ir a la peluquería antes de la fiesta.

I need to go to the beauty salon before the party.

Illustration for peluquería (beauty salon)

More examples

Tengo cita en la peluquería a las cuatro.

I have an appointment at the beauty salon at four.

Core concept

Stylist shampooing and arranging a customer's hair at a salon chair.

Common phrases

  • ir a la peluquería

    go to the beauty salon

  • pedir cita en la peluquería

    book an appointment at the beauty salon

Similar words

salón de belleza: Salon offering hair, makeup, and general beauty services.
barbería: Shop specializing in men's haircuts, shaves, and beard trims.
peluquero: Professional who cuts, trims, and styles hair.
centro de estética: Facility providing specialized skin and body beauty treatments.

Definition in Spanish

Local dedicado al corte, al peinado y al cuidado del pelo para clientes.

Word origin

Formed by peluquero plus the place suffix -ía, with peluquero borrowed from French perruquier (perruque 'wig'), reflecting the trade of wigmaking and hairdressing.

Usage tips

  • Short phrases such as 'Un poco más por los lados' commonly express cut preferences in a peluquería, and the written accent marks the stress on the í.

Other meanings

  • barber shopnoun

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