Pelucas (en. Wigs)

/peˈlukas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Fibers or artificial hair used as imitation of human hair.

She decided to buy wigs to quickly change her style.

Ella decidió comprar pelucas para cambiar su estilo de manera rápida.

Garment that simulates human hair, used for a different aesthetic.

Wigs are popular at costume ceremonies.

Las pelucas son populares en las ceremonias de disfraces.

Used in theater to represent different characters.

Actors often wear wigs to characterize their characters.

Los actores a menudo usan pelucas para caracterizar a sus personajes.

From the Latin term 'pilucca', related to 'hair'.

to put on a wig

Temporarily changing appearance using a wig.

ponerse una peluca

period wig

Wig that represents a style from a specific historical period.

peluca de época

fantasy wig

Wig used for costumes or cosplay.

peluca de fantasía

hairpiece

Hair item that adheres to increase volume or length.

postizo

extensions

Hair fibers added to natural hair for additional length or volume.

extensiones

synthetic hair

Hair made from artificial materials.

cabello sintético

Term used in certain circles to refer to a wig worn at parties.

That wig is a hit for the costume party.

Esa peluca es una bomba para la fiesta de disfraces.

Colloquial expression to describe a drastic change in appearance.

You look so different! Did you put on a wig?

¡Te ves tan diferente! ¿Te pusiste una peluca?