Spanish Conversation · Level 40
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Spanish word
peluquero
Pronunciation
IPA/peluˈkeɾo/
Meaning
- masculine nounbarber
Example
El peluquero me cortó el pelo muy bien.
The barber cut my hair very well.
More examples
Tengo cita con el peluquero mañana por la tarde.
I have an appointment with the barber tomorrow afternoon.
Core concept
Customer in a salon chair receiving a haircut and styling.
Common phrases
tener cita con el peluquero
have an appointment with the barber
consultar al peluquero
consult the barber
Similar words
peluquería: Offers haircuts, shampooing, and styling services in a salon.
barbero: Specializes in cutting men's hair and shaving or trimming beards with clippers and razors.
estilista: Designs and sets hairstyles, focusing on shape, texture, and final presentation.
peluquera: Cuts and styles clients' hair as a female hairdresser using scissors or clippers.
Definition in Spanish
Profesional cuya ocupación es cortar, peinar y a veces teñir el cabello de clientes.
Word origin
Formed from pelo 'hair' plus -ero, a suffix that creates agent nouns referring to people who work with something, with pilus as the older Latin root.
Usage tips
- English 'barber' can imply a focus on men's cuts, while Spanish peluquero/peluquera commonly covers both cutting and styling for all genders.
Other meanings
- hairdressernoun
Related words
- peluqueríabarbershopnoun