Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Eyebrows in Spanish: Cejas
Cejas · noun · SEH-hahs
Cejas is the plural of ceja, the feminine Spanish noun for eyebrow. Whether you are at a salon, describing someone's face, or reading a novel, cejas is the word you need. The related term entrecejo refers specifically to the space between the eyebrows, often associated with frowning or furrowing the brow.
SEH-hahs
Ella tiene las cejas muy bien definidas.
She has very well-defined eyebrows.
Eyebrows in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for eyebrows, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| cejas | eyebrows | SEH-hahs | Default, widely understood |
| entrecejo | eyebrows | the space between the eyebrows; also refers to a frown or furrowed brow |
How Native Speakers Use Cejas
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
At a beauty salon
Quiero depilarme las cejas, por favor.
I'd like to get my eyebrows waxed, please.
Requesting a grooming service
Describing a facial expression
Levantó las cejas con sorpresa al escuchar la noticia.
He raised his eyebrows in surprise upon hearing the news.
Narrating someone's reaction
Talking about appearance
Sus cejas gruesas le dan un aspecto muy expresivo.
His thick eyebrows give him a very expressive look.
Describing a person's physical features
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Cejas
Using masculine article
Incorrect: Los cejas de María son perfectos.
Correct: Las cejas de María son perfectas.
Ceja is a feminine noun. Both the article (las) and any accompanying adjective (perfectas) must be feminine.
Confusing ceja with pestaña
Incorrect: Me pinto las cejas con rímel.
Correct: Me pinto las pestañas con rímel.
Cejas are eyebrows. Pestañas are eyelashes. Mascara (rímel) is applied to eyelashes, not eyebrows.
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Common Questions About Eyebrows in Spanish
- What is the singular form of cejas?
- The singular is ceja. For example: 'Tiene una cicatriz en la ceja izquierda' (He has a scar on his left eyebrow).
- What does fruncir el entrecejo mean?
- Fruncir el entrecejo means to furrow your brow or frown. It describes the facial movement of pulling the eyebrows together, usually to express confusion, displeasure, or concentration.
- How do I say 'unibrow' in Spanish?
- A unibrow is called uniceja or ceja corrida in Spanish. Both terms describe eyebrows that grow together above the nose without a visible gap.