acconciatura
/ak.kon.t͡ʃaˈtu.ra/
The English phrase "coiffure" is translated into Italian as acconciatura.
acconciatura refers to a style or arrangement of a person's hair.
How does it change in a sentence?
acconciatura is a feminine noun. The plural form is acconciature.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 4th syllable: /ak.kon.tʃaˈtu.ra/.
Did you know?
- While acconciatura refers to the style, the verb acconciare can also mean 'to fix' or 'to put in order' regardless of hair, such as tidying a room or arranging a display.
- In a professional setting, using acconciatura to describe a simple trim might sound overly formal or even theatrical, as it evokes the image of a highly styled, elaborate hairdo.
- The suffix -tura in acconciatura is a common way in Italian to turn a verb into a noun that describes the result or the action of that verb, much like the English suffix '-ing' in 'styling'.
Examples in context
- La tua acconciatura è bellissima!Your coiffure is beautiful!
- Mi piace molto la tua pettinatura!I really like your coiffure!
- Un'acconciatura elegante.An elegant hairstyle.
- L'acconciatura è molto elegante.The hairstyle is very elegant.
- Cerco un'acconciatura semplice per il matrimonio.I am looking for a simple hairstyle for the wedding.
Example conversation
Lorenzo compliments Martina's new look at a cafe.
- MartinaCiao Lorenzo, come va?Hi Lorenzo, how are you?
- LorenzoBene, Martina! Ma complimenti per la nuova acconciatura!Fine, Martina! But compliments on your new hairstyle!
- MartinaGrazie, l'ho fatta ieri dal parrucchiere.Thanks, I had it done yesterday at the hairdresser's.
- LorenzoTi sta davvero molto bene.It really suits you well.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry acconciatura, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries acconciatura, CC BY-SA 4.0.
