raíces del pelo
/raiθes del pelo/from spelling rules
The phrase for "hair roots" in Spanish is raíces del pelo.
This phrase refers to the parts of the hair located under the skin.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of raíces (roots), del (of the) and pelo (hair).
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single hair root, use the singular form raíz del pelo.
How do you pronounce it?
/raiθes del pelo/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word pelo and the English word 'pile' (as in a pile of fur) both trace back to the same Proto-Indo-European root *pil-.
- While pelo is the general term for hair, Spanish speakers often use cabello specifically for the hair on a human head when the context is aesthetic or formal.
- In Spanish, the word pelo is used in the idiom por un pelo to describe a situation where something is barely achieved or narrowly avoided, much like the English phrase 'by a hair'.
Examples in context
- Mi dermatólogo me explicó que la caída del cabello se debe a problemas en las raíces capilares.My dermatologist explained to me that hair loss is due to problems in the hair roots.
- Me gusta usar productos naturales para fortalecer las raíces del cabello.I like to use natural products to strengthen my hair roots.
- Las raíces del pelo son muy fuertes.The hair roots are very strong.
- Necesito un champú para las raíces del pelo.I need a shampoo for the hair roots.
- El colorante no llegó hasta las raíces del pelo.The dye did not reach the hair roots.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are at a hair salon.
- ElenaJavier, ¿ya te aplicaron el color en las raíces del pelo?Javier, did they already apply the color to your hair roots?
- JavierSí, pero siento que falta un poco más.Yes, but I feel like it needs a bit more.
- ElenaEspera a que el estilista lo revise.Wait for the stylist to check it.
- JavierTienes razón, voy a preguntarle ahora.You are right, I will ask him now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries del, pelo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
