laca
/ˈlaka/feminine
In Spanish, hair spray is called laca.
The word refers to a hairstyling product used to stiffen the hair. You can also use the neutral phrase Aerosol para el cabello to describe the product.
Meaning: hairstyling product that stiffens the hair (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word laca is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈlaka/
Did you know?
- The word laca traces its roots back to the Sanskrit word lākṣā, which originally described a resin produced by insects.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, people use the word fijador for hair spray, which literally means 'fixer' or 'stabilizer'.
- While laca is the standard term, many Latin American speakers simply use the English word 'spray' in their daily conversations.
Examples in context
- Necesito comprar un aerosol para el cabello antes de la fiesta.I need to buy hair spray before the party.
- ¿Me puedes prestar un poco de laca para el cabello?Can you lend me some hair spray?
- Voy a usar un fijador para el pelo que me garantice que mi peinado dure toda la noche.I will use a hair spray that ensures my hairstyle lasts all night.
- Necesito comprar laca para mi peinado.I need to buy hair spray for my hairstyle.
- La laca no funciona bien con este clima.The hair spray does not work well in this weather.
- ¿Me puedes pasar la laca, por favor?Can you pass me the hair spray, please?
Example conversation
Lucía is getting ready for a party and Daniel is helping her.
- Daniel¿Quieres que te ayude con el cabello?Do you want me to help you with your hair?
- LucíaSí, pero primero necesito la laca.Yes, but first I need the hair spray.
- DanielLa tengo aquí en mi bolso.I have it right here in my bag.
- LucíaGracias, Daniel, eres muy amable.Thanks, Daniel, you are very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hair spray” translations and entries laca, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries laca, CC BY-SA 4.0.
