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
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Antonyms:
- There are no direct antonyms for this term as it describes a specific material or chemical product.
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Ella usa laca para su pelo.noun
She uses hairspray for her hair.
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