flequillo
/fleˈkiʝo/masculine
The English phrase 'bangs' is translated into Spanish as flequillo. Wiktionary also lists capul and chasquilla.
Meaning: hair that hangs down over the forehead (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| flequillo | /fleˈkiʝo/ | masculine |
| capul | /kapul/ (from spelling rules) | Colombia, masculine |
| chasquilla | /t͡ʃaskiʝa/ (from spelling rules) | Chile, feminine |
| fleco | /ˈfleko/ | El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, masculine |
| flueco (desus.) | masculine |
The term refers to a section of hair that hangs down over the forehead.
Which one should you use?
While flequillo is the standard term in many Spanish-speaking regions, fleco is much more common in Mexico.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Regional variations for 'bangs' include: • fleco in Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras
• chasquilla in Chile
• capul in Colombia
• el copete in certain parts of Latin America, such as Chile or Argentina.
How do you pronounce it?
/fleˈkiʝo/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word fleco is used not only for hair but also for the decorative tassels or fringes on curtains and clothes.
- The term flequillo is derived from fleco, which comes from the Latin word floccus, meaning a 'tuft' or 'wisp of wool'.
- Using the word copete to describe bangs in Argentina might be confusing in other countries where the word refers to a pompadour or a quiff.
Examples in context
- Necesito recortar mi flequillo.I need to get my bangs trimmed.This sentence is useful for describing the need to trim your flequillo.Tatoeba #5174857 by albrusgher, translation #5100499 by CM
- ¿Me queda bien el flequillo así?Do my bangs look good like this?This sentence is useful for asking if your flequillo looks good.Tatoeba #10322835 by Seael, translation #10921686 by Luornu
- Me gustaba tu pelo antes de ponerte flequillo recto.I liked your hair before you got straight bangs.This sentence is useful for discussing hair before someone got a straight flequillo.Tatoeba #5175228 by albrusgher, translation #1354439 by Miktsoanit
- Señora Rodríguez, me encanta su nuevo flequillo, le queda muy bien.Mrs. Rodriguez, I love your new bangs, they look great on you.
- Oye, me encanta tu nuevo fleco, te da un toque juvenil.Hey, I love your new bangs, they give you a youthful touch.
- Hoy iré al salón de belleza para hacerme un buen corte de pelo con flequillo.Today I will go to the beauty salon to get a good haircut with bangs.
- Me corté el copete yo misma, ¿qué te parece?I cut my bangs myself, what do you think?
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and María are at a hair salon.
- DanielMaría, ¿quieres cortarte el flequillo hoy?María, do you want to cut your bangs today?
- MaríaNo, prefiero no tocar mi flequillo ahora.No, I prefer not to touch my bangs right now.
- DanielEstá bien, solo te voy a lavar el pelo.That's fine, I am only going to wash your hair.
- MaríaGracias, Daniel, me vendría muy bien.Thanks, Daniel, that would be very nice for me.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bangs” translations and entries flequillo, fleco, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fleco, flequillo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
