cosmetólogo
/kosmeˈtoloɡo/masculine
The Spanish word for cosmetologist is cosmetólogo. Wiktionary also lists cosmetóloga.
Meaning: person who advises people on cosmetics and other beauty treatments (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| cosmetólogo | /kosmeˈtoloɡo/ | masculine |
| cosmetóloga | /kosmeˈtoloɡa/ | feminine |
A cosmetologist is a person who advises people on cosmetics and other beauty treatments.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, it is common to use the term cosmiatra to refer to a cosmetologist, particularly one focusing on facial care.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of the noun cosmetóloga is created by changing the final -o to -a.
How do you pronounce it?
/kosmeˈtoloɡo/
Did you know?
- The suffix -logo in cosmetólogo comes from the Greek logos, meaning 'study' or 'reason', framing beauty care as a formal academic discipline in Spanish.
- In Spain, the term esteticista is much more common in everyday speech than cosmetólogo, which can sound overly technical or academic to the average customer.
- If you are looking for skin care products specifically, you might ask for productos de cosmética rather than 'productos de cosmetología', as the latter sounds more like a study of the science.
Examples in context
- María es una reconocida cosmetóloga en la ciudad.María is a renowned cosmetologist in the city.
- Ana es una excelente estilista. Siempre sabe qué peinado me queda mejor.Ana is an excellent cosmetologist. She always knows which hairstyle suits me best.
- ¡Hola! ¿Podría hablar con la cosmetóloga?Hello! Could I speak with the cosmetologist?
- El cosmetólogo me recomendó una crema.The cosmetologist recommended a cream to me.
- Busco un cosmetólogo para un tratamiento facial.I am looking for a cosmetologist for a facial treatment.
- Él es un cosmetólogo muy profesional.He is a very professional cosmetologist.
Example conversation
Elena is asking Mateo for advice on where to go for a beauty treatment.
- Elena¿Conoces a un buen cosmetólogo?Do you know a good cosmetologist?
- MateoSí, mi hermano es un cosmetólogo excelente.Yes, my brother is an excellent cosmetologist.
- Elena¿Él trabaja en un salón de belleza?Does he work in a beauty salon?
- MateoSí, trabaja en el centro de la ciudad.Yes, he works in the city center.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cosmetologist” translations and entries cosmetólogo, cosmetóloga, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
