Rizos (en. Curls)

/ˈriθos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Strands of hair that have a spiral or loop shape.
She has natural curls that make her look very beautiful.
Ella tiene rizos naturales que la hacen ver muy hermosa.
Structure that has a curved or spiral shape.
The curls in the artwork give it a special touch.
Los rizos de la obra de arte le dan un toque especial.

Etymology

The term comes from the Latin 'rīșus', which means the action of laughing or curl.

Common Phrases and Expressions

loose curls
Curly hair that is not tied up.
rizos sueltos
to fix the curls
To shape or define curly hair.
arreglar los rizos

Related Words

to curl
Action of making hair or fabric take the shape of curls.
rizar
wavy
Having waves or being wave-shaped.
ondulado

Slang Meanings

To have a carefree lifestyle.
That girl is very curly, she is always enjoying herself worry-free.
Esa chica es muy rizada, siempre está disfrutando sin preocupaciones.