Spanish · Body & Health
"Eyebrow" in Spanish: ceja
la ceja
An eyebrow is la ceja (SEH-hah). It is feminine: una ceja, las cejas. People often talk about las cejas together.
At a salon
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How to pronounce ceja
Say it
SEH-hah
/ˈse.xa/
SEH-hah. Stress SEH. Soft j like English h. Say ceja, not say-ha.
"Eyebrow" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la ceja | the eyebrow Singular. | Singular. |
| las cejas | the eyebrows Usual plural. | Usual plural. |
| levantar una ceja | to raise an eyebrow Surprise gesture. | Surprise gesture. |
| arreglarse las cejas | to groom one's eyebrows Beauty talk. | Beauty talk. |
How to use ceja in real life
- 1At a salon
Quiero arreglarme las cejas.
I want to get my eyebrows done.
Arreglarse las cejas is salon talk.
- 2Surprise
Levantó una ceja al oír la noticia.
She raised an eyebrow at the news.
Levantar una ceja shows doubt.
- 3Makeup
La ceja izquierda quedó más oscura.
The left eyebrow ended up darker.
Name one ceja by side.
Mistakes English speakers make with ceja
Incorrect: El cejo está depilado.
Correct: La ceja está depilada.
Ceja is feminine. Use la ceja.
Incorrect: Me duele el ceja.
Correct: Me duele la ceja.
Say la ceja, not el ceja.
Good to know
Across Latin America, salons offer servicios de cejas. Everyday surprise is levantar una ceja. Makeup talk usually uses las cejas in the plural.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At a beauty counter
ChatPal
¿Quieres maquillaje para la ceja?
Do you want makeup for the eyebrow?
You
Sí. Quiero definir las cejas.
Yes. I want to define my eyebrows.
ChatPal
Este lápiz es suave.
This pencil is soft.
You
Perfecto para mi ceja derecha.
Perfect for my right eyebrow.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Eyebrow" in Spanish
Is ceja masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la ceja, una ceja, las cejas.
How do you pronounce ceja?
SEH-hah. The j sounds like English h.
What is the plural of ceja?
Las cejas.
How do I say raise an eyebrow?
Levantar una ceja.
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