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    Pestañas (en. Eyelashes)

    /pesˈtaɲas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Extensions of skin found at the edges of the eyelids.
    My eyelashes are long and dark.
    Mis pestañas son largas y oscuras.
    Visual characteristics that enhance the eyes.
    She uses mascara to highlight her eyelashes.
    Ella usa rímel para resaltar sus pestañas.
    The fine hairs that grow at the edges of the eyelids.
    After using that new serum, I noticed my eyelashes grew.
    Después de usar ese nuevo suero, noté que mis pestañas crecieron.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'pestāna', which means 'eyelash'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    false eyelashes
    Artificial eyelashes applied to add volume or length.
    pestañas postizas
    to blink
    Expression that refers to blinking or the action of closing and opening the eyes quickly.
    hacer pestañas
    doll eyelashes
    Term used to describe a person who tries to appear younger or more innocent.
    pestañas de muñeca

    Related Words

    eyelid
    The movable part that covers and protects the eye.
    párpado
    mascara
    Cosmetic used to darken and lengthen eyelashes.
    rimel
    cosmetic
    Product used to beautify and care for the body.
    cosmético

    Slang Meanings

    Doll eyelashes
    She put on doll eyelashes for her date.
    Ella se puso pestañas de muñeca para su cita.
    To have bunny eyelashes
    That girl has bunny eyelashes; she looks very cute.
    Esa chica tiene pestañas de conejito, se ve muy linda.