Ricitos (en. Curls)

/riˈsitos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Each of the hairs that form a curl.

Example Sentence: She has golden curls that shine in the sun.

Ella tiene ricitos de oro que brillan al sol.

Definition: Curls or loops that form in the hair.

Example Sentence: The curls of her mane are admired by everyone.

Los ricitos de su melena son admirados por todos.

Definition: Refers to hair that is in the shape of a spiral.

Example Sentence: Her hair is so curly that it seems to have curls everywhere.

Su cabello es tan rizado que parece tener ricitos por todas partes.

Etymology/Origin: Derives from the Latin 'rictus', which means 'to open the mouth' in reference to the shape of the curl.

Common Phrase: to have curls

Meaning: To have hair in the shape of curls.

tener ricitos

Common Phrase: to mess up the curls

Meaning: To disorder curly hair.

despeinar los ricitos

Related Word: curl

Description: Strand of hair in the shape of a spiral.

rizo

Related Word: to wave

Description: To form waves in the hair.

ondear

Related Word: loops

Description: Curls or loops in the hair.

bucles

Slang Meaning: Used affectionately to refer to someone with curly hair.

Example: Look at that child with his curls, he's so adorable!

¡Mira a ese niño con sus ricitos, es tan adorable!

Slang Meaning: Refers to someone with a playful and energetic personality.

Example: He's always laughing and playing, he's a real curly one.

Siempre está riendo y jugando, es un verdadero ricitos.