Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
Comb in Spanish: Peine
Peine · noun · PAY-neh
Peine is the standard Spanish word for comb, the flat-toothed tool used for grooming, detangling, and styling hair.
PAY-neh
¿Me pasas el peine? Necesito arreglarme el pelo.
Can you pass me the comb? I need to fix my hair.
Comb in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for comb, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| peine | comb | PAY-neh | Default, widely understood |
| peineta | comb | decorative comb or large-toothed comb | |
| peinar | comb | verb form: to comb |
How Native Speakers Use Peine
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Morning routine
Siempre uso un peine de dientes anchos para desenredar mi cabello.
I always use a wide-tooth comb to detangle my hair.
Describing a daily grooming habit.
At the barber
El barbero usó un peine fino para hacer la raya.
The barber used a fine comb to make the part.
Describing a barbershop technique.
Verb usage
Peina a tu hermana antes de que salgan de la casa.
Comb your sister's hair before you leave the house.
A parent giving instructions to an older child.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Peine
Confusing peine with cepillo
Incorrect: Me cepillé el pelo con un peine.
Correct: Me peiné el pelo con un peine.
Cepillar typically pairs with cepillo (brush); peinar pairs with peine (comb). Using the matching verb-noun pair is more natural.
Using peina as a noun
Incorrect: Dame la peina.
Correct: Dame el peine.
Peine is the standard masculine noun for comb; peina does not exist as a standard noun form. The decorative variant is peineta.
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Common Questions About Comb in Spanish
- How do you say 'comb' in Spanish?
- The standard word is peine (masculine noun) for the grooming tool, while the verb 'to comb' is peinar.
- What is a peineta?
- A peineta is a large decorative comb, traditionally worn in Spanish hairstyles, especially during flamenco performances, religious celebrations, and traditional festivals.
- How do you say 'to comb your hair' in Spanish?
- The reflexive phrase peinarse el pelo is the natural way to say it — for example, me peino el pelo cada mañana (I comb my hair every morning).