peinado
/pay-NAH-doh/
hairstyle
Un peinado elegante — An elegant hairstyle.
peinado(noun)
hairstyle
?The way someone's hair is arranged
hairdo
?A specific, often more elaborate, hair arrangement
📝 In Action
Me gusta mucho tu peinado nuevo.
A1I really like your new hairstyle.
Ella lleva un peinado muy elegante para la boda.
A2She is wearing a very elegant hairdo for the wedding.
💡 Grammar Points
Nouns and Gender
This is a masculine word. You should use 'el' or 'un' with it (el peinado, un peinado).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Hair vs. Hairstyle
Mistake: "Using 'pelo' when you mean 'peinado'."
Correction: Use 'pelo' for the hair itself and 'peinado' for how it is styled.
⭐ Usage Tips
Complimenting Others
Saying '¡Qué lindo peinado!' is a great, common way to compliment someone's look.
Él está bien peinado — His hair is well combed.
📝 In Action
El niño ya está peinado y listo para la escuela.
A2The boy is already combed and ready for school.
Siempre vas muy bien peinado a la oficina.
B1You always go to the office with very neat hair.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Estar' Connection
When describing how someone looks right now, use the verb 'estar' (e.g., 'Estás peinado').
Matching the Person
Since this is an adjective, change the ending to 'a' if you are describing a girl or woman (peinada).
⭐ Usage Tips
Beyond Hair
While usually about hair, it can occasionally describe someone who looks very 'put together' in general.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: peinado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence means 'I like your hairstyle'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'peinado' be used for men and women?
As a noun ('el peinado'), it is always masculine. As a describing word (adjective), it changes to 'peinado' for men and 'peinada' for women.
Is 'peinado' used for animals?
Yes! You can use it to describe a dog or cat that has been groomed or brushed.