trenzas
/tɾenθas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "braids" is translated into Spanish as trenzas.
trenzas refers to a hairstyle formed by intertwining three or more strands of hair.
How does it change in a sentence?
Any adjectives used to describe them must also be feminine, such as trenzas largas. The singular form of the word is trenza.
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾenθas/
Did you know?
- The word trenza is used in Spanish to describe the 'braid' or 'plait' of a piece of garlic, where several cloves are tied together in a woven fashion for storage.
- In certain Spanish-speaking culinary traditions, the term trenza is used specifically for a type of sweet bread or pastry that is shaped into a braid before baking.
- When talking about the 'braid' of a river or a stream, Spanish speakers use the term trenzado to describe how the water splits and rejoins.
Examples in context
- Estas trenzas están tan apretadas que me están arrancando mi cráneo.These braids are so tight that they're ripping out my skull.This sentence shows how to describe how tight the trenzas feel.Tatoeba #9057179 by rafaeldejesus8199, translation #9057182 by rafaeldejesus8199
- Ella tiene largas trenzas.She has long braids.This sentence is useful for describing someone who has long trenzas.Tatoeba #4026716 by carlosalberto, translation #2324041 by Hybrid
- Me encanta cómo te quedan las trenzas.I love how the braids look on you.
- María lleva trenzas en el pelo hoy.María is wearing braids in her hair today.
- Me gustan mucho tus trenzas.I really like your braids.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are at a hair salon.
- María¿Me puedes hacer unas trenzas?Can you do some braids for me?
- AlejandroSí, María, te quedan muy bien.Yes, María, they look very good on you.
- MaríaQuiero unas trenzas muy finas.I want some very thin braids.
- AlejandroPerfecto, me pondré a trabajar.Perfect, I will start working.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
