pedicura
/pediˈkuɾa/feminine
The English phrase "pedicure" is translated into Spanish as pedicura. Wiktionary also lists pediquiur and pedicure.
Meaning: superficial cosmetic treatment of the feet and toenails (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| pedicura | /pediˈkuɾa/ | feminine |
| pediquiur | /pedikjuɾ/ (from spelling rules) | Latin America, masculine |
| pedicure | /ˈpedikjuɾ/ /pediˈkjuɾ/ |
masculine |
A pedicure is a cosmetic treatment for the feet and toenails. To express the idea of "getting a pedicure," Spanish speakers typically use the reflexive verb phrase hacerse la pedicura, which literally means "to make oneself the pedicure."
Which one should you use?
The forms of the word vary by gender and region. pedicura is a feminine noun, while pedicure is a masculine noun. In Latin America, you may also encounter the masculine form pediquiur.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Ecuador, the expression for "having a pedicure" is most commonly hacerse la pedicura.
How does it change in a sentence?
The standard form pedicura is a feminine noun and is used with the feminine article la, as in la pedicura.
How do you pronounce it?
/pediˈkuɾa/
Did you know?
- The root of pedicura comes from the Latin word pēs, which is also the ancestor of the English word 'pedestrian'.
- In Spanish, the word pedicura refers to both the beauty treatment and the professional person who provides it.
- While pedicura is the standard term, some Spanish speakers use the phonetic spelling pediquiur to mimic the sounds of the English word.
Examples in context
- Necesito una pedicuraI need a pedicure
- Me hice la pedicura ayer.I got a pedicure yesterday.
- La pedicura fue muy relajante.The pedicure was very relaxing.
- Necesito una pedicura para la boda.I need a pedicure for the wedding.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are talking about their weekend plans.
- Elena¿Qué vas a hacer este fin de semana?What are you going to do this weekend?
- AlejandroVoy al salón para una pedicura.I am going to the salon for a pedicure.
- Elena¡Qué bien! Yo también quiero una pedicura.That's great! I want a pedicure too.
- AlejandroPodemos ir juntos, Elena.We can go together, Elena.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pedicure” translations and entries pedicura, pediquiur, pedicure, 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 pedicura, pedicure, pediquiur, CC BY-SA 4.0.
