peluquero
/peluˈkeɾo/
In Spanish, hair stylist is translated as peluquero.
You can use peluquero especializado en corte de pelo to emphasize a hair stylist's expertise in cutting hair. To specify a hairdresser who specializes in women's hairstyles, you can use either estilista de mujeres or peluquero de mujeres.
Which one should you use?
While peluquero is the standard term for a hair stylist, estilista is often used specifically for someone who focuses on hair design and styling rather than just cutting.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, such as Argentina or Uruguay, the term estilista may be less commonly used than peluquero/a.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of the word is peluquera. When referring to a female hair stylist, estilista is commonly used.
How do you pronounce it?
/peluˈkeɾo/
Did you know?
- The word peluquero comes from peluca, which means 'wig'. This reveals that the profession was historically linked to the crafting and maintenance of elaborate wigs.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the peluquero often serves as an unofficial therapist and a central hub for community news during appointments.
- The professional suffix -ero in peluquero is a common linguistic pattern used for many trades, such as panadero for baker and zapatero for shoemaker.
Examples in context
- El peluquero le costó 3.000 yenes.The hair stylist cost him 3,000 yen.This sentence shows how to use peluquero in a context regarding cost.Tatoeba #5322328 by baudelaire, translation #5324882 by Amittai
- La estilista de cabello de este salón es muy talentosa.The hair stylist in this salon is very talented.
- Voy a programar una cita con el peluquero para cortar mi pelo.I'm going to schedule an appointment with the hair stylist to cut my hair.
- Mi peinadora es realmente creativa con los peinados.My hair stylist is really creative with hairstyles.
- Busco un peluquero muy bueno.I am looking for a very good hair stylist.
- El peluquero me cortó el pelo.The hair stylist cut my hair.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are discussing weekend plans.
- Daniel¿Vas a ver al peluquero mañana?Are you seeing the hair stylist tomorrow?
- SofíaNo, Daniel, tengo una cita con la esteticista.No, Daniel, I have an appointment with the aesthetician.
- DanielEntiendo, yo también necesito ir al peluquero.I understand, I also need to go to the hair stylist.
- SofíaPues, podrías ir el lunes.Well, you could go on Monday.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry peluquero, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries peluquero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
