manicurista
/manikuɾista/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the English phrase 'nail tech' is translated as manicurista.
A nail tech refers to a professional who specializes in the care and decoration of fingernails and toenails. When discussing their work, you might encounter related terms such as manicura for a manicure or pedicure, esmalte for nail polish, lima for a nail file and gel for gel.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some parts of Latin America, it is common to refer to a nail tech as especialista en manicura.
How do you pronounce it?
/manikuɾista/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish speaking cultures, a manicurista is often seen as a social confidant, and the appointment is treated as a time for emotional venting and gossip.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the term uñas (nails) is used as a shorthand for the whole profession, and a client might say they are going to las uñas instead of to the manicurista.
- While English uses the gender-neutral 'tech', the Spanish manicurista is a common-gender noun, meaning the word itself remains unchanged whether you are referring to a man or a woman.
Examples in context
- Preferiría hacerme las uñas con un técnico de confianza.I would prefer to get my nails done with a trusted nail technician.
- Voy a visitar a mi manicurista para el arreglo de mis uñas.I am going to visit my nail tech for the maintenance of my nails.
- Mi manicurista hace un trabajo excelente.My nail tech does an excellent job.
- ¿Conoces a una buena manicurista?Do you know a good nail tech?
- La manicurista me recomendó este esmalte.The nail tech recommended this nail polish to me.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are talking about beauty appointments at home.
- SofíaTengo una cita con mi manicurista mañana.I have an appointment with my nail tech tomorrow.
- Alejandro¡Qué bien! ¿Ella es muy buena?That's great! Is she very good?
- SofíaSí, es la mejor manicurista de la ciudad.Yes, she is the best nail tech in the city.
- AlejandroEntonces, pásame su número de contacto.Then, give me her contact number.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
