coronilla
/koɾoˈniʝa/
The English phrase "bald spot" can be translated into Spanish as coronilla.
The term coronilla is used specifically to refer to the hairless area at the crown of the head rather than general hair loss.
Meaning: area on the head which has little or no hair (noun)
Which one should you use?
While coronilla refers to a bald spot at the crown, the informal term entrada is used to refer to a receding hairline or bald spot at the temples.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some countries like Spain, calva is used to describe a bald spot.
How do you pronounce it?
/koɾoˈniʝa/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, a coronilla is not just a bald spot but is viewed as the spiritual center of the head where energy enters the body.
- In Spanish, the word calva does not just describe a person's head but is also the geographical term for a mountain peak that is devoid of trees and vegetation.
- While coronilla refers to the crown, the word entrada literally means 'entrance'. It is used for receding hairlines because the forehead seems to be 'entering' the head more.
Examples in context
- Mi hermano sufre de calvicie en la coronillaMy brother suffers from baldness on the crown of his head
- La alopecia areata provoca la aparición de calvas en el cuero cabelludoAlopecia areata causes the appearance of bald spots on the scalp
- Estoy perdiendo pelo en la entradaI'm losing hair at the temples
- Mi tío tiene una pelada en la parte de atrás de la cabezaMy uncle has a bald spot at the back of his head
- Mi abuelo tiene una calva en la coronillaMy grandfather has a bald spot on the crown of his head
- Siempre he tenido una pequeña pelada en la coronillaI've always had a small bald spot on the crown of my head
- Tiene una coronilla muy marcada.He has a very noticeable bald spot.
- Me está saliendo una coronilla.I am starting to get a bald spot.
- El peine ayuda a cubrir la coronilla.The comb helps to cover the bald spot.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are looking at a photo of Daniel.
- Sofía¿Te preocupa tu coronilla?Are you worried about your bald spot?
- DanielSí, se nota mucho en esta foto.Yes, it's very noticeable in this photo.
- SofíaNo te preocupes, no es tan grande.Don't worry, it isn't that big.
- DanielGracias, Sofía, eres muy amable.Thanks, Sofía, you are very kind.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry coronilla, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
