noun

la laca

hairspray

Líquido que se usa para dar brillo y proteger superficies, o para mantener el pelo en su sitio.

Definition & meaning

  • Hair spray: A cosmetic product, typically in aerosol form, used to hold hair in place and maintain a hairstyle.
  • Lacquer: A liquid substance made of shellac dissolved in alcohol or of synthetic substances, used to create a hard, protective, and often shiny coating on surfaces like wood, metal, or furniture.
  • Technique: It can also refer to the art or the technique of decorating objects with this type of coating (lacquerware).

Grammar & Word origin

  • Part of speech: Feminine noun (la laca).
  • Word origin: The word comes from the Persian lāk, which refers to a resinous substance secreted by the lac insect. It entered Spanish through the French word laque.

Synonyms & antonyms

  • Synonyms:

    • Barniz (specifically for the protective coating meaning).
    • Fijador (specifically for the hair spray meaning).
    • Laca china [?](vocabuo://word/laca china) (referring to the traditional decorative art).
    • Esmalte (sometimes used in the context of coatings).
  • Antonyms:

    • There are no direct antonyms for this term as it describes a specific material or chemical product.

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Examples

Ella usa laca para su pelo.noun

She uses hairspray for her hair.

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