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    Coleta (en. Pigtail)

    /koˈleta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Hairstyle that consists of a tuft of hair gathered or tied.
    She wore a high ponytail that gave her a youthful look.
    Llevaba una coleta alta que le daba un aire juvenil.
    Fusion of scores in traditional music, especially regarding how themes are linked.
    The musical hook of the song is very catchy.
    La coleta musical de la canción es muy pegajosa.
    Action or effect of gathering or tying the hair.
    The ponytail helps keep the hair away from the face.
    La coleta ayuda a mantener el cabello alejado de la cara.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish 'colectar', referring to gathering or tying hair.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to wear a ponytail
    To have the hair gathered in a ponytail.
    llevar coleta
    to make a ponytail
    To gather the hair in a ponytail hairstyle.
    hacer una coleta
    horse's tail
    A style of ponytail that resembles that of horses, usually looser.
    coleta de caballo

    Related Words

    bun
    Hairstyle in which the hair is gathered and wound around itself.
    moño
    braid
    Hairstyle in which the hair is divided into strands and intertwined.
    trenza
    hairstyle
    Any way of styling the hair.
    peinado

    Slang Meanings

    Hair tied up informally.
    That girl always wears a ponytail; it seems she doesn't care much about her appearance.
    Esa chica siempre va con coleta, parece que no se preocupa mucho por su aspecto.
    Term used in some places to refer to a youthful look.
    Boys with ponytails tend to attract attention at school.
    Los chicos con coleta suelen atraer la atención en la escuela.