rizador
/riθaˈdoɾ/
The English phrase "curling iron" is translated into Spanish as rizador.
A rizador is a heated cylindrical device for curling the hair. You may also use the more descriptive phrase máquina de rizar to describe the device.
Meaning: a heated cylindrical device for curling the hair (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word rizador is formed from the verb rizar (to curl) and the suffix -dor (one who does something), literally meaning "curler".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain and parts of Latin America, particularly Argentina, the term rizador de pelo is also commonly used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of rizador is rizadores.
How do you pronounce it?
/riθaˈdoɾ/
Did you know?
- While rizador is the standard term, the Spanish word tenacillas actually refers to blacksmith's tongs, reflecting the primitive origins of hair curling tools.
- If you go to a grocery store in a Spanish-speaking country, you might find lechuga rizada, which refers to a specific variety of curly lettuce.
- The word rizos is used to describe the small, wayward curls of a newborn baby, often called rizos de angelito'.
Examples in context
- En la tienda de productos de belleza venden una tenaza rizadora de excelente calidad.In the beauty supply store, they sell an excellent quality curling iron.
- Necesito una tenaza rizadora para hacerme ondas en el cabello.I need a curling iron to create waves in my hair.
- ¿Dónde puedo comprar un buen rizador de pelo?Where can I buy a good curling iron?
- Mi amiga tiene un rizador que deja el cabello rizado de forma natural.My friend has a curling iron that gives the hair a natural-looking curl.
- No puedo vivir sin mi rizador de pelo, me ayuda a conseguir el look que quiero.I can't live without my curling iron, it helps me achieve the look I want.
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar un buen rizador de pelo en Buenos Aires?Where can I find a good curling iron in Buenos Aires?
- Necesito un rizador para la fiesta.I need a curling iron for the party.
- ¿Dónde dejaste el rizador de pelo?Where did you leave the curling iron?
- Este rizador es muy bueno.This curling iron is very good.
Example conversation
María is getting ready in the bedroom.
- María¿Has visto mi rizador?Have you seen my curling iron?
- AlejandroEstá sobre la mesa, María.It is on the table, María.
- MaríaGracias, Alejandro, lo encontré.Thanks, Alejandro, I found it.
- AlejandroDe nada, te ves muy bien.You're welcome, you look great.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry rizador, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
