Sephora
/sepoɾa/from spelling rules
Sephora is the Spanish name for the cosmetics brand Sephora.
While the brand name itself is used, you can also refer to it through descriptive phrases like La tienda de cosméticos Sephora (The Sephora cosmetics store) or La cadena de tiendas de maquillaje Sephora (The makeup store chain Sephora).
How do you pronounce it?
/sepoɾa/
Did you know?
- If a Spanish speaker refers to el Sephora, they are likely using a masculine article because they are thinking of el establecimiento (the establishment) instead of la tienda (the store).
- In Spanish, the brand Sephora is treated as a feminine noun because it is implicitly linked to la tienda (the store) or la marca (the brand).
- When discussing the brand in a shopping context, a Spaniard might say voy a Sephora (I am going to Sephora), omitting the article entirely, which is common for brand names in Spanish.
Examples in context
- ¿Has ido a Sephora para comprar maquillaje nuevo?Have you been to Sephora to buy new makeup?
- Recomendaría visitar la tienda de cosméticos Sephora para encontrar productos de alta calidad.I would recommend visiting the Sephora cosmetics store to find high-quality products.
- Tengo una tarjeta de Sephora.I have a Sephora card.
- Vamos a Sephora después del trabajo.Let's go to Sephora after work.
- Compré este labial en Sephora.I bought this lipstick at Sephora.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are walking through a shopping mall.
- María¿Quieres entrar en Sephora conmigo?Do you want to go into Sephora with me?
- DanielNo, prefiero ir a la tienda de ropa.No, I prefer to go to the clothing store.
- MaríaPero necesito perfume de Sephora.But I need perfume from Sephora.
- DanielEstá bien, vamos a Sephora entonces.Okay, let's go to Sephora then.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
