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alisarse el pelo

English translation of alisarse el pelo

straightening your hair

'Alisarse el pelo' is a Spanish phrase that translates to 'to straighten one's hair' in English. It is mainly used in the context of personal grooming and hair care where an individual uses certain hair styling tools or treatments to make their naturally wavy or curly hair straight. This phrase can be used both literally and figuratively.


Example sentences using: alisarse el pelo

Antes de salir, yo siempre me aliso el pelo.

English translation of Antes de salir, yo siempre me aliso el pelo.

Before going out, I always straighten my hair.

In this example, the phrase 'alisarse el pelo' is used in the present tense to indicate a habitual action. The speaker is sharing a habit they have of straightening their hair before they leave their place of residence.

Me voy a alisar el pelo para la boda.

English translation of Me voy a alisar el pelo para la boda.

I am going to straighten my hair for the wedding.

In this sentence, 'alisarse el pelo' is used in the future tense, indicating an action that will take place in the future. The speaker is saying that they are going to straighten their hair in preparation for a wedding event.

¿Por qué no te alisas el pelo?

English translation of ¿Por qué no te alisas el pelo?

Why do you not straighten your hair?

This sentence is inquisitive, asking the listener why they don't straighten their hair. 'Alisarse el pelo' is used in this sentence to question the listener's decision regarding their hair treatment. It is used in a context to suggest that the speaker is curious or interested in the listener's hairstyle.

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