hiyab
/xiˈʝab/masculine
The English word 'hijab' can be translated into Spanish as hiyab or velo islámico.
Meaning: headscarf (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| hiyab | /xiˈʝab/ /iˈʝab/ |
masculine |
| velo islámico | /belo islamiko/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
Which one should you use?
velo islámico is a more descriptive and formal way to refer to the hijab than the loanword hiyab.
How does it change in a sentence?
hiyab is a masculine noun and is used with the masculine article el.
How do you pronounce it?
/xiˈʝab/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word velo descends from the Latin vēlum, which originally meant 'sail'.
- In Spanish, the word velo is used to describe the traditional lace mantilla worn by women at weddings and funerals in Spain.
Examples in context
- Layla no estaba lista para el hiyab.Layla wasn't ready for the hijab.This sentence shows the use of hiyab to indicate someone was not prepared for it.Tatoeba #7917842 by fpp, translation #7334211 by OsoHombre
- Skura se puso el hiyab.Skura put her hijab on.This sentence demonstrates the action of putting on the hiyab.Tatoeba #10803354 by Luornu, translation #9959315 by Amastan
- Layla se quitó el hiyab.Layla took off her hijab.This sentence illustrates the action of taking off the hiyab.Tatoeba #10803335 by Luornu, translation #7325737 by OsoHombre
- El velo es una prenda importante para muchas mujeres musulmanas.The hijab is an important garment for many Muslim women.
- Ellas llevan el velo como signo de su fe.They wear the hijab as a sign of their faith.
- Las mujeres musulmanas llevan un pañuelo para cubrir su cabello.Muslim women wear a headscarf to cover their hair.
- Ella usa un pañuelo como parte de su atuendo religioso.She wears a headscarf as part of her religious attire.
- Me encanta su estilo con el hiyab.I love her style with the hijab.
- ¿Dónde puedo comprar un hiyab bonito como el tuyo?Where can I buy a nice hijab like yours?
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Mateo are talking about traditional clothing.
- MaríaMe gusta el color de tu hiyab.I like the color of your hijab.
- MateoGracias, María. Es mi favorito.Thank you, María. It is my favorite.
- María¿Dónde compraste ese hiyab?Where did you buy that hijab?
- MateoLo compré en una tienda especializada.I bought it at a specialized store.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hijab” translations and entries hiyab, 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 hiyab, islámico, velo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
