peine
/ˈpeine/masculine
The English word comb is translated into Spanish as peine. Wiktionary also lists peineta.
Meaning: toothed implement for grooming the hair (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| peine | /ˈpeine/ | masculine |
| peineta | /peiˈneta/ | feminine |
In Spanish, a comb is a toothed implement used for grooming hair. The related verb peinar can refer to the physical act of combing hair or the figurative act of searching through or scanning an area thoroughly. When you are talking about grooming your own hair, you should use the reflexive form peinarse.
Which one should you use?
peine is a masculine noun, while peineta is a feminine noun.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb peinar is used for the transitive action of combing someone else's hair or searching an area, but the reflexive form peinarse is typically used when someone is grooming their own hair.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpeine/
Did you know?
- The word peineta refers to a large, ornate tortoiseshell headpiece used in Spain to support a 'mantilla' lace veil during religious festivals.
- In Spanish, the verb peinar is used to describe the wind when it blows across a field of grass or wheat, making the plants look like they have been 'combed'.
- The word peine is a distant relative of the English word 'pectoral', as both originate from the Latin 'pecten'.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde está mi peine?Where is my comb?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of your peine.Tatoeba #5106928 by don_ramon, translation #3795266 by popball
- Es un peine de madera.This is a wooden comb.This sentence is useful for describing the material of a peine.Tatoeba #998435 by Shishir, translation #55385 by CK
- ¿Quieres que te peine el cabello?Do you want me to comb your hair?This sentence is useful for offering to comb someone's hair using the verb peine.Tatoeba #1001843 by hayastan, translation #448176 by Archibald
- Por favor, ¿me puedes pasar un peine?Please, can you pass me a comb?
- Me gusta llevar siempre un peine en mi bolso.I like to always carry a comb in my purse.
- ¡Olvidé mi peineta en casa! No puedo arreglarme el pelo ahora.I forgot my comb at home! I can't fix my hair right now.
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and María are getting ready in the bathroom.
- JavierMaría, ¿me prestas tu peine?María, will you lend me your comb?
- MaríaSí, el peine está sobre la mesa.Yes, the comb is on the table.
- JavierGracias, no encuentro el mío.Thanks, I can't find mine.
- MaríaDe nada, Javier.You're welcome, Javier.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “comb” translations and entries peine, peineta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
