peluquero
/peluˈkeɾo/masculine
The Spanish word for hairdresser is peluquero.
peluquero is used to describe a professional who performs hair cutting or hairstyling. While peluquero specifically describes a male hairdresser, the term la peluquería is used to refer to the establishment or the hairdresser's shop itself.
Meaning: professional for haircutting or hairstyling (noun)
Which one should you use?
Use peluquero when referring to a male hairdresser and peluquera when referring to a female hairdresser. If you are referring to someone who specializes in male haircuts, the term barbero/a is used instead to mean barber.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of the noun is peluquera. To refer to a group of male hairdressers or a mixed-gender group, use the plural form peluqueros.
How do you pronounce it?
/peluˈkeɾo/
Did you know?
- Historically, the distinction between a barbero and a peluquero was vast, as barbers once performed surgical procedures like bloodletting and tooth extractions.
- The word peluquero is derived from peluca, which means 'wig'. This reflects a historical era when hairdressers were as much about maintaining elaborate wigs as they were about cutting natural hair.
- While peluquero is the standard term, some regions use estilista specifically for those who provide high-fashion coloring and chemical treatments rather than just cuts.
Examples in context
- ¿Hay un peluquero en el hotel?Is there a hairdresser in the hotel?This sentence is useful for asking if there is a peluquero in a hotel.Tatoeba #859833 by ildefonk, translation #33366 by CM
- Ella siempre se hace peinar por un famoso peluquero.She always has her hair done by a famous hairdresser.This sentence shows how to say someone has their hair done by a peluquero.Tatoeba #4180201 by Leono, translation #310497 by CK
- Una vez al mes voy al peluquero.Once a month, I go to the hairdresser.This sentence is useful for expressing that you go to the peluquero once a month.Tatoeba #1979926 by topofabi, translation #1441989 by Eldad
- Necesito hacer una cita con el peluquero para cortarme el pelo.I need to make an appointment with the hairdresser to get my hair cut.
- Ella ha sido peluquera durante más de 20 años.She has been a hairdresser for over 20 years.
- Hablemos con el estilista para discutir un nuevo peinado.Let's talk to the hairdresser to discuss a new hairstyle.
- La estilista es experta en tratamientos capilares.The hairdresser is an expert in hair treatments.
- Quiero preguntarle al peluquero si puedo teñirme el pelo de azul.I want to ask the hairdresser if I can dye my hair blue.
- Mi tío se convirtió en peluquero después de darse cuenta de su amor por el peinado.My uncle became a hairdresser after realizing his love for hairstyling.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are walking in a shopping center.
- SofíaNecesito hablar con un peluquero.I need to talk to a hairdresser.
- AlejandroEl peluquero de la esquina es muy bueno.The hairdresser on the corner is very good.
- Sofía¿Puedes llamar al peluquero tú?Can you call the hairdresser?
- AlejandroClaro, lo llamaré ahora mismo.Sure, I will call him right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hairdresser” translations and entries 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.
