Spanish Conversation · Level 72
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Spanish word
rizado
Pronunciation
IPA/riˈθaðo/
Meaning
- adjectivecurly
Example
Tiene el pelo rizado.
She has curly hair.
More examples
Su cabello rizado necesita más hidratación.
Her curly hair needs more hydration.
Core concept
Hair showing visible loops and coil-shaped curls.
Common phrases
pelo rizado
curly hair
cabello rizado
curly hair
tener el pelo rizado
have curly hair
Similar words
ondulado: Hair showing broad, gentle waves that lie in soft undulations.
encrespado: Hair of many fine strands that puff out into a frizzy, dry-looking halo.
rizoso: Hair with small, regular curls that create a springy, rhythmic texture.
Definition in Spanish
Que tiene rizos o bucles en el cabello y se usa para describir pelo con curvas visibles.
Word origin
Derived from the verb rizar plus the adjectival suffix -ado, indicating hair that has been curled and sharing the root with rizo 'curl'.
Usage tips
- Often used for both natural and styled curls, and not interchangeable with crimped which implies a small zigzag texture.