cosmetología
/kosmetoloxia/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for cosmetology is cosmetología.
cosmetología refers to the profession of cosmetology. In a professional context, you may encounter related terms such as cabello (hair), coloración (hair coloring), manicura (manicure) and pedicura (pedicure).
Meaning: profession (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, it is common to use either cosmetología or estética to refer to cosmetology.
How do you pronounce it?
/kosmetoloxia/
Did you know?
- The word cosmetología shares the same Greek roots as the English word 'cosmetic', specifically from kosmetikos, meaning 'skilled in an art'.
- The word estética is used as a noun to name the actual business, much like how an English speaker might say 'the barbershop' to mean both the act and the location.
- While 'cosmetology' in English is often a broad umbrella term, a Spanish speaker might distinguish between an estilista, who focuses on hair, and a cosmetóloga, who focuses on skin.
Examples in context
- Ella estudia cosmetología en la universidad.She studies cosmetology at the university.
- La cosmetología es una carrera muy creativa.Cosmetology is a very creative career.
- Él quiere dedicarse a la cosmetología.He wants to work in cosmetology.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are talking about their career plans at a coffee shop.
- Alejandro¿Qué estudias ahora, Elena?What are you studying now, Elena?
- ElenaEstudio cosmetología para abrir mi propio salón.I study cosmetology to open my own salon.
- Alejandro¡Qué bueno! Es una profesión interesante.That's great! It is an interesting profession.
- ElenaGracias, me encanta mi carrera.Thank you, I love my career.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
