cejas
/θexas/from spelling rules
The English phrase eyebrows is translated into Spanish as cejas.
Cejas is the most common and neutral term for eyebrows in Spanish. If you are referring specifically to the area between the eyebrows, you would use the term entrecejo. You can also use the phrase levantar las cejas to mean to raise eyebrows, or fruncir el ceño to mean to furrow one's brow.
Which one should you use?
While cejas is the standard term, you may encounter the diminutive form cejitas when someone is speaking among friends or expressing affection.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is cejas, while the singular form for a single eyebrow is la ceja.
How do you pronounce it?
/θexas/
What mistakes should you avoid?
When talking about body parts, avoid using possessive adjectives like tus cejas (your eyebrows). Instead, use the definite article, such as las cejas, if the owner is already clear from the context.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a quick upward flick of the cejas can function as a non-verbal way to say 'yes' or to acknowledge someone's presence.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, a person who is very easily angered might be described as having a permanent entrecejo.
- Using the diminutive cejitas doesn't just imply smallness, but is often used by beauticians or friends to make the process of grooming or plucking sound less painful or intimidating.
Examples in context
- Él levantó las cejas.He raised his eyebrows.This sentence is useful for practicing the verb phrase for raising one's cejas.Tatoeba #3357742 by marcelostockle, translation #2774830 by Hybrid
- ¿Te depilas tus cejas?Do you pluck your eyebrows?This sentence is useful for asking a question about plucking one's cejas.Tatoeba #5071650 by albrusgher, translation #3223238 by Hybrid
- ¿Te has afeitado las cejas?Did you shave your eyebrows?This sentence is useful for asking a question about shaving one's cejas.Tatoeba #10014978 by arh, translation #10015898 by espamatics
- Ella tiene unas cejas bonitasShe has beautiful eyebrows
- Me duele el entrecejoMy brow area hurts
- Tus cejitas se ven muy bienYour little eyebrows look great
- 9 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are talking about a new makeup look.
- MateoTus cejas se ven muy bien hoy, Sofía.Your eyebrows look very good today, Sofía.
- SofíaGracias, Mateo. Me las arreglé ayer.Thanks, Mateo. I fixed them yesterday.
- Mateo¿Usaste algún producto para las cejas?Did you use an eyebrow product?
- SofíaSí, solo un poco de gel transparente.Yes, just a bit of clear gel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
