manicura
/maniˈkuɾa/feminine
The English word "manicure" is translated into Spanish as manicura. Wiktionary also lists maniquiur and manicure.
Meaning: cosmetic treatment for the fingernails (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| manicura | /maniˈkuɾa/ | feminine |
| maniquiur | /manikjuɾ/ (from spelling rules) | Latin America, feminine, masculine |
| manicure | /maniˈkuɾe/ /maniˈkjuɾ/ |
feminine, masculine |
| manicur | /manikuɾ/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| maniquiú | /manikju/ (from spelling rules) | US, masculine |
The term refers to a cosmetic treatment for the fingernails. When you want to say you "got" a manicure, use the reflexive verb phrase hacerse la manicura.
Which one should you use?
While manicura is the standard feminine form, other variations exist. In Latin America, you may encounter the forms maniquiur (which can be feminine or masculine) and manicure (which can be feminine or masculine), as well as the masculine manicur. In the United States, the masculine form maniquiú is used as a phonetic adaptation.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The form manicure is used in Latin America. In the United States, the phonetic adaptation maniquiú is used by Spanish speakers.
How do you pronounce it?
/maniˈkuɾa/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word manicura can refer to both the nail treatment and the person who performs the service.
- The Spanish word manicura was originally borrowed from French.
Examples in context
- Mary se hizo la manicura.Mary got a manicure.This sentence shows how to use manicura to say someone got a manicure.Tatoeba #10530722 by Shishir, translation #10526978 by Hybrid
- ¿Cuándo fue la última vez que te hiciste la manicura?When was the last time you got a manicure?This sentence uses manicura to ask about the last time someone got a manicure.Tatoeba #10984684 by carlosalberto, translation #3560924 by Hybrid
- Me gustaría hacerme una manicura hoy, por favor.I would like to have a manicure today, please.
- Necesito un tratamiento de las manos para arreglar mis uñas.I need a hand treatment to fix my nails.
- Voy a ir a hacerme un mani en el salón.I'm going to get a mani at the salon.
- Necesito un arreglo de uñas para que se vean bien.I need a nail treatment to make them look nice.
- Quiero mis uñas redondasI want my nails round
- Me gustaría un esmalte rosaI would like a pink polish
- ¿Qué servicios ofrecen?What services do you offer?
- ¿Cuánto cuesta una manicura?How much does a manicure cost?
- esmaltePolish
- limarFile
- cutículasCuticles
- La manicura me salió muy barata.The manicure was very cheap for me.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are talking at a cafe.
- MateoLucía, te ves muy bien hoy.Lucía, you look great today.
- LucíaGracias, es que me hice la manicura.Thanks, it is just that I got a manicure.
- Mateo¿Te gusta el color que elegiste?Do you like the color you chose?
- LucíaSí, me encanta este tono rojo.Yes, I love this red shade.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “manicure” translations and entries manicura, maniquiur, manicure, manicur, maniquiú, 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 manicura, manicure, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
