brocha de maquillaje
/bɾot͡ʃa de makiʝaxe/from spelling rules
The English phrase "makeup brush" is brocha de maquillaje in Spanish.
This phrase refers to a tool with bristles used to apply cosmetics to the face.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of brocha (brush), de (of) and maquillaje (makeup).
Which one should you use?
In Spanish, there is a distinction between types of brushes. brocha refers to larger, fluffier brushes such as powder brushes, whereas pincel is used for smaller, more precise brushes like those for eyeliner or eyeshadow.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, add -s to the noun brocha to get brochas de maquillaje.
How do you pronounce it?
/bɾotʃa de makiʝaxe/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word brocha describes both a cosmetic powder brush and the large flat brush used by house painters to paint walls.
- The word maquillaje is a loanword from the French maquillage, showing how French fashion standards historically shaped Spanish beauty terms.
- The term maquillaje is used not only for the tools but also for the act of applying cosmetics and the resulting look.
Examples in context
- Por favor, me podrías pasar una brocha de maquillaje.Could you please pass me a makeup brush?
- ¡Oye, me prestas tu pincel de maquillaje?Hey, can you lend me your makeup brush?
- La tienda de cosméticos tiene unas brochas de maquillaje de excelente calidad.The cosmetics store has some excellent-quality makeup brushes.
- Hoy me compré un pincel de maquillaje nuevo. ¡Estoy emocionada!Today I bought a new makeup brush. I'm excited!
- ¿Sabes cómo limpiar los pinceles de maquillaje adecuadamente?Do you know how to properly clean makeup brushes?
- Necesito una brocha de maquillaje nueva.I need a new makeup brush.
- Limpia la brocha de maquillaje con cuidado.Clean the makeup brush carefully.
- Esa brocha de maquillaje es muy suave.That makeup brush is very soft.
Example conversation
Alejandro is helping Elena find her cosmetics in her room.
- AlejandroElena, ¿buscas tu brocha de maquillaje?Elena, are you looking for your makeup brush?
- ElenaSí, no la encuentro por ninguna parte.Yes, I can't find it anywhere.
- AlejandroEstá aquí, sobre la mesa.It is here, on the table.
- ElenaGracias, Alejandro.Thanks, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries brocha, de, maquillaje, CC BY-SA 4.0.
