flequillo
/fleˈkiʝo/
The English phrase "hair bangs" is flequillo in Spanish.
The term refers to a section of hair cut straight or shaped to hang over the forehead. You can specify the style by using the phrase flequillo recto to describe straight bangs.
Which one should you use?
While flequillo is the standard term for the hairstyle, you may also see the plural form flequillos used to refer to bangs. To describe a specific style of small bangs, the diminutive flequillitos is used.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term flecos is mostly used to refer to hair bangs.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form flequillo is more common when describing the hairstyle itself, although the plural form flequillos can also be used to refer to bangs.
How do you pronounce it?
/fleˈkiʝo/
Did you know?
- The word flequillo is a diminutive form of fleco, which refers to a fringe or tassel on a piece of fabric. Essentially, bangs are described as a 'little fringe' for the forehead.
- Beyond just the size of the haircut, the diminutive flequillitos can be used to express that the hairstyle is cute or affectionate.
- While many people think of hair terminology as universal, some regional dialects use the word capul to refer to the same section of hair on the forehead.
Examples in context
- Ayer me corté el flequillo y estoy feliz con mi nuevo look.Yesterday, I got my hair bangs cut, and I'm happy with my new look.
- A mi prima le quedan muy bien los flequillitos, le dan un aire juvenil.Bangs suit my cousin really well, they give her a youthful vibe.
- Me quiero cortar el flequillo.I want to cut my bangs.
- Ella tiene un flequillo muy corto.She has very short bangs.
- El flequillo le queda muy bien.The bangs look very good on her.
Example conversation
Elena is at a hair salon with Daniel.
- Elena¿Me recomiendas un flequillo?Do you recommend bangs for me?
- DanielSí, te quedaría muy bien.Yes, they would look great on you.
- ElenaCreo que voy a pedirlo.I think I'm going to ask for them.
- Daniel¡Te verás muy diferente!You will look very different!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry flequillo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries flequillo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
