Peluquería (en. Hair salon)

/pe.lu.keˈɾi.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Translation: Commercial establishment where hair cutting, styling, and care activities are carried out.
Translation: I went to the hairdresser to get a new haircut.
Fui a la peluquería para hacerme un nuevo corte de cabello.
Translation: Place where hairdressers work and services related to hair aesthetics are offered.
Translation: The neighborhood hairdresser has very good reviews.
La peluquería del barrio tiene muy buenas reseñas.

Etymology

Translation: From French 'peluquerie', which comes from 'peluquero', related to the care and arrangement of hair.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Translation: Go to the hairdresser
Translation: To visit the establishment for a haircut or hair arrangement.
Ir a la peluquería
Translation: Haircut
Translation: A service performed at the hairdresser to shorten hair.
Corte de pelo
Translation: To style oneself
Translation: To fix one's hair at the hairdresser.
Peinarse
Translation: To make a change in look
Translation: To change the style of hair significantly at the hairdresser.
Hacer un cambio de look

Related Words

Translation: hairdresser
Translation: A person who professionally cuts and styles hair.
peluquero
Translation: unisex hairdresser
Translation: An establishment that serves both men and women.
peluquería unisex
Translation: barbershop
Translation: An establishment that specializes in the care of men’s hair and beard.
barbería

Slang Meanings

Translation: Hairdressing
Translation: I'm going to get a haircut, I need a change.
Voy a hacerme un peluqueo, necesito un cambio.
Translation: Hair
Translation: I'm going out for a while today and then I'll stop by the hair place.
Hoy voy a salir un rato y luego pasaré por el pelu.