diadema
/djaˈdema/feminine
The Spanish word for headband is diadema.
diadema refers to a horseshoe-shaped hair accessory, similar to an Alice band. It is used to describe both children's hair accessories and more decorative, crown-like headbands worn by adults.
Meaning: horseshoe-shaped hair accessory, Alice band (noun)
Which one should you use?
In English, the word 'headband' can include soft fabric bands, but diadema specifically refers to the rigid, horseshoe-shaped style.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of diadema is diademas.
How do you pronounce it?
/djaˈdema/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking contexts, the word diadema is used in technology to describe the curved plastic headband of a pair of headphones.
- In various Latin American cultures, a diadema of flowers is often worn by the guest of honor during a Quinceañera celebration.
- The Greek origin of diadema comes from the verb 'to bind around', which explains why the word describes both a rigid piece of jewelry and a circular wreath.
Examples in context
- Mi hermana me emprestó una diadema.My sister lent me a headband.This sentence shows how to use diadema when someone lends an item to you.Tatoeba #9126713 by rafaeldejesus8199, translation #9126714 by rafaeldejesus8199
- La chica de la diadema rosa es la sobrina de mi cuñado.The girl wearing the pink headband is my brother-in-law's niece.This sentence describes a person by the color of the diadema they are wearing.Tatoeba #1630468 by Shishir, translation #10967297 by Luornu
- Me encanta llevar una diadema con mi vestido elegante.I love wearing a headband with my fancy dress.
- ¿Dónde puedo comprar una diadema bonita como la tuya?Where can I buy a beautiful headband like yours?
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar una linda vincha para una ocasión especial?Where can I find a nice headband for a special occasion?
- La vincha que llevas hoy combina muy bien con tu ropa.The headband you're wearing today matches your outfit very well.
- Me puse un cintillo rosa en el pelo para el partido.I put on a pink headband for the game.
- ¡Ese cintillo negro que llevas te queda genial!That black headband you're wearing looks great on you!
- Esa diadema azul te queda muy bien.That blue headband looks very good on you.
Example conversation
Lucía is getting ready for a party at home.
- Daniel¿Te gusta esta diadema para la fiesta?Do you like this headband for the party?
- LucíaSí, es muy bonita y elegante.Yes, it is very pretty and elegant.
- DanielEntonces, la usarás con tu vestido rojo.Then, you will wear it with your red dress.
- LucíaGracias, Daniel, creo que combinarán perfectamente.Thanks, Daniel, I think they will match perfectly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “headband” translations and entries diadema, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries diadema, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
