línea de las pestañas
/linea de las pestaɲas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "lash line" is línea de las pestañas in Spanish.
This phrase refers to the edge of the eyelid where the eyelashes grow. It is used in both medical or anatomical contexts and within the cosmetics industry, such as when giving instructions for applying eyeliner.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of línea (line), de las (of the) and pestañas (eyelashes).
Which one should you use?
While línea de las pestañas is a standard way to say lash line, you may often see línea de pestañas used in contexts like makeup instructions, where the definite article las is omitted. If you need to be specific about the top edge, you can use línea superior de las pestañas to mean "upper lash line".
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word pestañas is used for both 'eyelashes' and 'tabs' on a folder or 'stoppers' on a machine.
- In some Spanish dialects, the word pestaña can be used colloquially to refer to a very short period of time, as in 'closing one's eyes for a moment'.
- The Spanish word línea comes from the Latin word for 'flax', because the first lines were actually threads made from the flax plant.
Examples in context
- El maquillador resaltó la línea de las pestañas de la modeloThe makeup artist highlighted the model's lash line
- La delineación precisa de la línea superior de las pestañas realzó su miradaThe precise delineation of the upper lash line enhanced her gaze
- No olvides difuminar bien la línea de tus pestañas.Don't forget to blend your lash line well.
- La maquilladora utilizó un pincel fino para hacer una línea precisa en las pestañas superiores.The makeup artist used a fine brush to create a precise line on the upper lash line.
- Aplica el delineador justo en la línea de las pestañas.Apply the eyeliner right on the lash line.
- Tengo un poco de sombra en la línea de las pestañas.I have a little shadow on the lash line.
- Es difícil definir la línea de las pestañas con este lápiz.It is hard to define the lash line with this pencil.
Example conversation
Sofía is teaching Mateo how to use a makeup brush.
- SofíaDebes pasar el pincel por la línea de las pestañas.You should pass the brush along the lash line.
- MateoEntiendo, ¿así de cerca, Sofía?I see, that close, Sofía?
- SofíaSí, justo en la línea de las pestañas.Yes, right on the lash line.
- MateoGracias, ahora me sale mucho mejor.Thanks, now it's coming out much better.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, las, línea, CC BY-SA 4.0.
