Capellanet (en. Capellanet)
/ka.pe.ʎa.nɛt/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Small hair or strand used in specific hairstyles.
She placed a capellanet in her hairstyle to give it a special touch.
Ella colocó un capellanet en su peinado para darle un toque especial.
Decorative element in the hairstyle.
The capellanet shone with the lights of the party.
El capellanet brillaba con las luces de la fiesta.
A strand of hair that stands out from the others.
The capellanet in her hairstyle attracted all the attention.
El capellanet de su peinado atraía todas las miradas.
Etymology
It derives from the term 'capella', which refers to a type of hat or headpiece.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to wear a capellanet
To use a small strand of hair as part of a hairstyle.
llevar un capellanet
to make a capellanet
To create a style that includes a highlighted strand.
hacer un capellanet
to mess up the capellanet
To alter the hairstyle that includes a decorative lock.
despeinar el capellanet
Related Words
hairstyle
Style or form in which hair is arranged.
peinado
headpiece
Accessory placed on the head, usually in a hairstyle.
tocado
strand
Section of hair that can be used in different styles.
mechón
Slang Meanings
Complicated hairstyle.
That hairstyle is so elaborate, it looks like a capellanet.
Ese peinado está tan elaborado, parece un capellanet.
Striking hairstyle.
She always wears a capellanet that makes her stand out at any event.
Ella siempre lleva un capellanet que la hace destacar en cualquier evento.