How to Say "hairbrush" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “hairbrush” is “cepillo” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA1

cepillo

nounA1

cepillo para el pelo

Perdí mi cepillo de dientes en el viaje.

I lost my toothbrush on the trip.

Pásale el cepillo a ese abrigo para quitarle las pelusas.

Brush that coat to remove the lint.

Siempre llevo un cepillo pequeño en mi bolso.

I always carry a small brush in my purse.

Remember that 'cepillo' is always a masculine word, so you must use 'el' before it: 'el cepillo'.

Mistake: “Using 'cepillo' when you mean 'peine' (comb).”

Correction: 'Cepillo' has bristles; 'peine' has teeth. Use 'peine' for a comb.

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