pinza de pelo
/pinθa de pelo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "claw clip" is translated into Spanish as pinza de pelo.
A pinza de pelo refers to a hair clip with teeth, often called a claw clip in English.
Meaning: hair clip with teeth (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of pinza (clip/pincer) and de pelo (of hair).
Which one should you use?
The plural form is pinzas de pelo.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Pinza para el pelo is commonly used in Latin America and Spain to refer to a 'claw clip'. Pinza de pelo is commonly used in Spain and some Latin American countries.
How do you pronounce it?
/pinθa de pelo/
Did you know?
- The term pinza is also used to describe the claw of a crustacean, such as a crab or lobster.
- The Spanish word pinza was borrowed from the French word 'pince', which means 'pincers'.
- In certain Latin American regions, you might hear people call these clips ganchos, even though that word more closely translates to 'hooks' in English.
Examples in context
- Me olvidé mi clip para el cabello en casa. ¿Me prestas una pinza para el pelo?I forgot my claw clip at home. Can you lend me a hair clamp?
- Me compré una pinza de pelo nueva.I bought a new hair clip.
- Necesito una pinza de pelo nueva.I need a new claw clip.
- Esa pinza de pelo es muy bonita.That claw clip is very pretty.
- ¿Dónde dejaste la pinza de pelo?Where did you leave the claw clip?
Example conversation
María is looking for her hair accessory in the living room.
- MaríaAlejandro, ¿has visto mi pinza de pelo?Alejandro, have you seen my claw clip?
- AlejandroNo la he visto, María.I haven't seen it, María.
- MaríaCreo que la dejé en la mesa.I think I left it on the table.
- AlejandroAh, sí, está aquí.Ah, yes, it is here.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, pelo, pinza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
