barbería
/baɾbeˈɾia/
The English phrase "barber shop" is translated into Spanish as barbería.
barbería is used to refer specifically to a barber shop.
Which one should you use?
While barbería specifically refers to a barber shop, the term peluquería is a more general term used for hair salons that serve all genders and hair types.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of barbería is barberías.
How do you pronounce it?
/baɾbeˈɾia/
Did you know?
- In older Spanish traditions, the person working in a barbería might have also performed basic medical tasks, like bloodletting, similar to the historical 'barber-surgeons' of Europe.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the barbería traditionally serves as a social hub for men to discuss local politics and sports.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the suffix -ería denotes a place of business, such as in panadería for a bakery or librería for a bookshop.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde está la peluquería más cercana?Where is the nearest barber shop?
- Necesito arreglarme el cabello. ¿Puedes recomendarme una buena barbería?I need to get my hair done. Can you recommend a good barber shop?
- En esta calle hay una peluquería de hombres muy popular.There is a very popular barber shop on this street.
- Me encanta ir a esa peluquería. Siempre me hacen el corte de pelo perfecto.I love going to that barber shop. They always give me the perfect haircut.
- Mi esposo va a la barbería cada dos semanas para recortarse la barba.My husband goes to the barber shop every two weeks to trim his beard.
- La barbería está cerca de aquí.The barber shop is near here.
- Busco una barbería muy buena.I am looking for a very good barber shop.
- Voy a la barbería ahora.I am going to the barber shop now.
Example conversation
Daniel is asking Sofía for directions to a local business.
- Sofía¿Sabes dónde hay una barbería?Do you know where there is a barber shop?
- DanielSí, hay una barbería en la esquina.Yes, there is a barber shop on the corner.
- SofíaGracias, Daniel.Thanks, Daniel.
- DanielDe nada, Sofía.You're welcome, Sofía.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry barbería, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
