línea capilar
/linea kapilaɾ/from spelling rulesfeminine
The English word 'hairline' can be translated into Spanish as línea capilar. If unsure, use línea capilar. Wiktionary also lists nacimiento piloso.
Meaning: line along one's forehead where hair starts growing (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| línea capilar | /linea kapilaɾ/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| nacimiento piloso | /naθimjento piloso/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /nasimjento piloso/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
masculine |
The term refers to the line along one's forehead where hair starts growing.
What does it mean word for word?
The term línea capilar is a literal translation where línea means 'line' and capilar means 'relating to hair/capillary'.
Which one should you use?
While línea capilar is a standard descriptive term, nacimiento piloso is a highly technical or medical term used to describe the hair growth boundary.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In parts of Latin America, you may hear the regional variation nacimiento del pelo.
How does it change in a sentence?
línea capilar is a feminine noun, while nacimiento piloso is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- The word línea comes from the Latin word for 'flax' because the first lines were made from linen threads.
- While capilar refers to hair in línea capilar, the same word is used in medicine to describe the smallest blood vessels in the body.
- If you describe someone as piloso in a casual conversation, you are calling them 'hairy' rather than using a technical term.
Examples in context
- Su línea capilar es muy alta.His hairline is very high.
- El médico examinó su línea capilar.The doctor examined his hairline.
- Ella tiene una línea capilar perfecta.She has a perfect hairline.
Example conversation
At a hair salon, a stylist is talking to a client.
- AlejandroSofía, ¿quieres retocar tu línea capilar?Sofía, do you want to touch up your hairline?
- SofíaSí, quiero que se vea más natural.Yes, I want it to look more natural.
- AlejandroEntiendo, voy a trabajar en la línea capilar.I understand, I am going to work on the hairline.
- SofíaMuchas gracias, Alejandro.Thank you very much, Alejandro.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hairline” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries capilar, línea, nacimiento, CC BY-SA 4.0.
