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"Belleza" is a noun which is often translated as "beauty", and "peluquería" is a noun which is often translated as "hair salon". Learn more about the difference between "belleza" and "peluquería" below.
la belleza(
beh
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yeh
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sah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (quality)
a. beauty
El amanecer en Machu Picchu tiene una belleza incomparable.The sunrise over Machu Picchu is of incomparable beauty.
a. beauty
Las bellezas de Sudáfrica lo colocan como el país de turismo de larga distancia número uno del mundo.The beauties of South Africa make it the number one country for long-haul tourism in the world.
la peluquería(
peh
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loo
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keh
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ree
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ah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
b. salon
Un corte de pelo cuesta diez dólares en esa peluquería.A haircut costs ten dollars at that salon.
c. barbershop (for men)
Francisco fue a la peluquería a cortarse el cabello.Francisco went to the barbershop to get his hair cut.
d. hairdresser's
Tamara va a ir a la peluquería antes de la fiesta a peinarse.Tamara is going to go to the hairdresser's before the party to get her hair styled.
2. (occupation)
a. hairdressing
Karla estudió peluquería por seis meses antes de abrir su negocio.Karla studied hairdressing for six months before opening her business.
b. hairstyling
La peluquería es un oficio con varias salidas.Hairstyling is a job that has several openings.
