mascarilla para el pelo
/maskaɾiʝa paɾa el pelo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "hair mask" is translated into Spanish as mascarilla para el pelo.
A deep conditioning treatment applied to the hair to hydrate and repair it.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase mascarilla para el pelo is composed of mascarilla (mask/small mask), para (for) and el pelo (the hair).
Which one should you use?
You may also encounter mascarilla para el cabello, where cabello is a more formal or sophisticated synonym for pelo and is frequently used in hair care product labeling. Mascarilla capilar and máscara capilar are formal ways to say hair mask.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you must pluralize the noun mascarilla to mascarillas to form mascarillas para el pelo.
How do you pronounce it?
/maskaɾiʝa paɾa el pelo/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you ask for a máscara, a shop assistant might actually direct you to the costume or party section instead of the beauty aisle.
- While mascarilla is used for beauty products, it is also the common word for a surgical or protective face mask used in medical contexts.
- The word pelo shares an ancient root with the English word 'pile', specifically in the sense of 'fine, short hair of certain animals'.
Examples in context
- Necesito una mascarilla para el pelo muy hidratante.I need a very hydrating hair mask.
- ¿Dónde compraste esa mascarilla para el pelo?Where did you buy that hair mask?
- Me puse una mascarilla para el pelo ayer.I put on a hair mask yesterday.
Example conversation
María and Javier are discussing their hair care routine at home.
- MaríaJavier, ¿me recomiendas una mascarilla para el pelo?Javier, do you recommend a hair mask to me?
- JavierSí, esta es excelente para el cabello seco.Yes, this one is excellent for dry hair.
- MaríaPerfecto, voy a comprar esa mascarilla para el pelo ahora.Perfect, I am going to buy that hair mask now.
- JavierVerás que tu pelo quedará muy suave.You will see that your hair will be very soft.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries el, mascarilla, para, pelo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
