delineador de ojos
/delineadoɾ de oxos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "eye liner" is delineador de ojos in Spanish.
delineador de ojos refers to a cosmetic product used to define the edges of the eyes. In a makeup context, speakers often shorten the phrase to just delineador.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, such as Mexico, Peru and Colombia, the expression Lápiz delineador is commonly used.
Did you know?
- While delineador is used for cosmetics, the same word describes a technical drawing tool used by architects to create precise lines. A person could be a delineador by profession.
- The word delineador comes from the verb delinear, which means to sketch or outline a drawing. This means that in Spanish, applying eye liner is conceptually the same as sketching a fine line on a canvas.
- The term lápiz delineador literally translates to 'liner pencil'. In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word lápiz is used for any pencil-shaped cosmetic, even if the material is not graphite.
Examples in context
- Necesito comprar delineador de ojos para la fiesta de esta noche. ¿Me puedes recomendar alguna marca?I need to buy eyeliner for the party tonight. Can you recommend any brands?
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar el mejor lápiz de ojos en esta tienda?Where can I find the best eyeliner in this store?
- ¡Me encanta tu delineador! ¡Se ve increíble!I love your eyeliner. It looks amazing!
- Necesito comprar un delineador de ojos nuevo.I need to buy a new eye liner.
- El delineador de ojos es de color negro.The eye liner is black.
- ¿Dónde pusiste el delineador de ojos?Where did you put the eye liner?
Example conversation
Javier is helping Elena find her makeup bag.
- Javier¿Estás buscando tu delineador de ojos?Are you looking for your eye liner?
- ElenaSí, no lo encuentro por ninguna parte.Yes, I can't find it anywhere.
- JavierMira, el delineador de ojos está aquí.Look, the eye liner is here.
- Elena¡Gracias, Javier! Lo tenía delante.Thanks, Javier! It was right in front of me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
