uñas de gel
/uɲas de xel/from spelling rules
The English phrase "gel nails" is translated into Spanish as uñas de gel.
This phrase refers to artificial nails created by applying a special gel polish that is cured under a UV or LED light. If you want to say that you are "getting gel nails done," Spanish speakers typically use the reflexive verb hacerse (to do to oneself), resulting in the phrase hacerse las uñas de gel. Related beauty terms include esmalte (nail polish), lima (nail file) and quitaesmalte (nail polish remover).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of uñas (nails), de (of) and gel (gel).
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun uñas is feminine and plural. If you were to use an adjective to describe them, such as "long," the adjective must agree with the noun and become uñas de gel largas.
Did you know?
- The word uñas is used in the expression está en las uñas, which can mean that something is very close to happening or almost finished.
- The word uñas also appears in the term uñas de gato, which refers to a specific medicinal plant used in traditional medicine.
- While uñas de gel is the standard term, in some Spanish-speaking regions people use uñas acrílicas as a generic term for any artificial nail, even if they are actually made of gel.
Examples in context
- Hola, me gustaría hacerme las uñas de gel.Hello, I would like to get gel nails.
- ¡Por supuesto! ¿Prefieres uñas de gel tradicionales o uñas de porcelana con gel?Certainly! Do you prefer traditional gel nails or porcelain gel nails?
- ¡Wow! ¡Tus uñas de gel lucen increíbles!Wow! Your gel nails look amazing!
- ¡Gracias! Me las hice ayer y me encantan.Thank you! I got them done yesterday, and I love them.
- Sí, pero prefiero las uñas de gel tradicionales. Son más naturales.Yes, but I prefer traditional gel nails. They look more natural.
- Me quiero hacer las uñas de gel.I want to get gel nails done.
- ¿Cuánto cuestan las uñas de gel?How much do gel nails cost?
- Ella tiene unas uñas de gel muy bonitas.She has very beautiful gel nails.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are talking about her new manicure.
- AlejandroSofía, ¿te hiciste las uñas de gel?Sofía, did you get gel nails?
- SofíaSí, me encantan cómo quedaron.Yes, I love how they turned out.
- AlejandroSe ven muy brillantes y naturales.They look very shiny and natural.
- SofíaGracias, duran mucho más tiempo así.Thanks, they last much longer this way.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
