cuero cabelludo
/ˌkweɾo kabeˈʝudo/masculine
The English word 'scalp' is translated into Spanish as cuero cabelludo. Wiktionary also lists pericráneo.
Meaning: part of head where the hair grows (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| cuero cabelludo | /ˌkweɾo kabeˈʝudo/ | masculine |
| pericráneo | /peɾikɾaneo/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
The term refers to the part of the head where hair grows.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase cuero cabelludo is composed of cuero (leather or skin) and cabelludo (relating to hair), literally meaning 'leather of the hair'.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun cuero cabelludo is masculine and is used with the masculine articles el or un.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌkweɾo kabeˈʝudo/
Did you know?
- The word cuero is sometimes used as a euphemism for cuerpo, meaning 'body'.
- The word cabelludo is built from cabello and the suffix -udo, which in Spanish is often used to turn a noun into an adjective describing someone who possesses a lot of that quality.
- The word cuero is a distant relative of the English word 'cordovan', which refers to a high-quality type of leather.
Examples in context
- Es una enfermedad del cuero cabelludo.It's a scalp disease.This sentence is useful for demonstrating how to use cuero cabelludo when discussing a medical condition.Tatoeba #2267436 by hayastan, translation #2267435 by _undertoad
- El dermatólogo examinó mi cuero cabelludo y encontró algunas irritaciones.The dermatologist examined my scalp and found some irritations.
- Este medicamento está diseñado para tratar problemas específicos en el cuero cabelludo humano.This medication is designed to treat specific issues on the human scalp.
- Estoy sufriendo de picazón en la cabeza.I'm suffering from itchiness on my scalp.
- Me preocupa que me esté quemando la piel de la cabeza con tanto sol.I'm worried about burning the skin on my scalp with so much sun exposure.
- Me duele mucho el cuero cabelludo.My scalp hurts a lot.
- El champú es bueno para el cuero cabelludo.The shampoo is good for the scalp.
Example conversation
Elena is giving Javier a head massage.
- JavierMe duele un poco el cuero cabelludo.My scalp hurts a little bit.
- ElenaLo siento, Javier. ¿Presiono más suave?I'm sorry, Javier. Should I press more gently?
- JavierSí, por favor, hazlo más suave.Yes, please, do it more gently.
- ElenaEstá bien, Elena lo hará con cuidado.Alright, Elena will do it carefully.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “scalp” translations and entries cuero cabelludo, 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 cabelludo, cuero, cuero cabelludo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
