coletero
/koleˈteɾo/masculine
The English word "scrunchie" is translated into Spanish as coletero.
The word coletero is used to refer to any hair tie that gathers hair, including both simple elastic bands and fabric-covered scrunchies.
Meaning: small elasticated ring of fabric (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine noun coletero becomes coleteros in its plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
/koleˈteɾo/
Did you know?
- The word coletero can also be used to describe a person who 'tails' or follows someone around in a social setting, much like a 'hanger-on'.
- In many parts of Latin America, you might hear the word colita instead of coletero. This is a diminutive form that literally translates to 'little tail'.
- The word coletero comes from cola, meaning 'tail'. In Spanish, a ponytail is called a cola de caballo, which literally translates to a 'horse's tail'.
Examples in context
- un coletero azulA blue scrunchie
- Necesito un coletero para mi pelo.I need a scrunchie for my hair.
- Ese coletero de seda es muy bonito.That silk scrunchie is very pretty.
- ¿Dónde dejaste mi coletero azul?Where did you leave my blue scrunchie?
Example conversation
María and Daniel are in the living room.
- María¿Has visto mi coletero?Have you seen my scrunchie?
- DanielNo, no he visto ningún coletero.No, I haven't seen any scrunchie.
- MaríaEstá sobre la mesa, junto al espejo.It is on the table, next to the mirror.
- DanielAh, es verdad, ahí está.Ah, that's true, there it is.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “scrunchie” translations and entries coletero, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
