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Eyebrow

ˈaɪˌbraʊ
Extremadamente Común
600 - 700
600-700, Extremadamente Común
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ceja, ceja del ojo

La palabra "eyebrow" en inglés se refiere a la parte del rostro que está situada sobre el ojo, compuesta por vello facial. Se utiliza en diversos contextos en el habla cotidiana.

Ejemplos de uso:

  1. "She raised her eyebrow in surprise." (Ella levantó la ceja en sorpresa.)
  2. "He has very thick eyebrows." (Él tiene cejas muy gruesas.)
  3. "I need to pluck my eyebrows." (Necesito depilarme las cejas.)

La palabra "eyebrow" se emplea comúnmente en conversaciones informales, especialmente en contextos relacionados con la apariencia personal, la moda y la belleza. También puede aparecer en situaciones más formales, como en descripciones médicas o estéticas.

Frases comunes:

  • "Eyebrow pencil" (lápiz de cejas): se refiere a un producto cosmético utilizado para definir o rellenar las cejas.
  • "Eyebrow raising" (levantamiento de cejas): se utiliza para describir una reacción de sorpresa o incredulidad.
  • "To furrow one's eyebrows" (fruncir el ceño): significa mostrar preocupación o confusión.

Errores comunes:
Un error frecuente es confundir "eyebrow" con "eyelash" (pestaña), ya que ambas palabras se refieren a partes del ojo, pero tienen significados diferentes.

Palabras relacionadas:

  • Sinónimos: "brow" (aunque es menos común y más poético).
  • Antónimos: no hay antónimos directos, pero se puede considerar "smooth forehead" (frente lisa) en un sentido de contraste.

Pronunciación:
La pronunciación de "eyebrow" es /ˈaɪˌbraʊ/. Es importante enfatizar la primera sílaba "eye" y mantener el sonido de la "b" suave.

Gramática:
"Eyebrow" es un sustantivo contable, por lo que se puede pluralizar como "eyebrows" (cejas).

Etimología:
La palabra proviene del inglés antiguo "ēag" que significa ojo, y "brū" que significa ceja, reflejando su composición descriptiva.

Significados de Eyebrow en español

ceja

Ejemplo:
Her eyebrows are perfectly shaped.
Sus cejas están perfectamente delineadas.
He raised his eyebrows in surprise.
Levantó las cejas sorprendido.
Uso: formal/informalContexto: Commonly used in everyday conversations and formal settings.
Nota: The most common translation for 'eyebrow' in Spanish.

ceja del ojo

Ejemplo:
She has a scar above her eyebrow.
Tiene una cicatriz encima de la ceja del ojo.
He got a piercing on his eyebrow.
Se puso un piercing en la ceja del ojo.
Uso: formal/informalContexto: Used in medical or cosmetic contexts to refer to the specific area around the eye where the eyebrow grows.
Nota: A more technical term to refer to the eyebrow region.

Los sinónimos de Eyebrow

brow

The brow refers to the ridge of hair above the eye. It is a shorter and more informal way of saying 'eyebrow.'
Ejemplo: She raised a brow in surprise.
Nota: Brow is a more general term that can also refer to the forehead area, while eyebrow specifically refers to the strip of hair above the eye.

brow ridge

The brow ridge is the bony prominence above the eye sockets where the eyebrows are located.
Ejemplo: His prominent brow ridge gave him a stern look.
Nota: Brow ridge specifically refers to the bony structure above the eye sockets, while eyebrow refers to the strip of hair above the eye.

supercilium

Supercilium is a more technical term for the eyebrow or the ridge of hair above the eye.
Ejemplo: Her perfectly shaped supercilium accentuated her eyes.
Nota: Supercilium is a Latin-derived term that is less commonly used in everyday language compared to 'eyebrow.'

Expresiones y frases comunes de Eyebrow

Raise an eyebrow

To show surprise, skepticism, or disapproval.
Ejemplo: When she heard the outrageous suggestion, she raised an eyebrow in disbelief.
Nota: This phrase uses 'raise' to indicate the action of lifting the eyebrow, rather than just referring to the eyebrow itself.

Eyebrow-raising

Something that is surprising, unusual, or provocative.
Ejemplo: The movie had some eyebrow-raising scenes that shocked the audience.
Nota: This phrase uses 'eyebrow-raising' as an adjective to describe something that causes a reaction, rather than focusing on the eyebrow itself.

Furrowed brow

To have a wrinkled forehead as a sign of concentration, confusion, or worry.
Ejemplo: She listened intently with a furrowed brow, trying to understand the complex instructions.
Nota: This phrase refers to the wrinkled forehead area between the eyebrows, rather than specifically mentioning the eyebrows.

Raise eyebrows

To cause surprise, shock, or disapproval.
Ejemplo: Her decision to quit her stable job and travel the world raised eyebrows among her friends.
Nota: Similar to 'raise an eyebrow,' this phrase uses 'raise' to indicate the action of causing a reaction in others.

Browbeat

To intimidate or domineer over someone.
Ejemplo: The strict teacher would often browbeat the students into submission.
Nota: This phrase uses 'brow' to refer to the forehead region in general, not specifically to the eyebrows.

Arch an eyebrow

To raise one eyebrow as a sign of skepticism or amusement.
Ejemplo: He arched an eyebrow in amusement at her witty remark.
Nota: Similar to 'raise an eyebrow,' this phrase specifically mentions the action of arching the eyebrow.

Knitting brows

To furrow the eyebrows in concentration or contemplation.
Ejemplo: She was seen knitting her brows in deep thought before making a decision.
Nota: This phrase focuses on the action of wrinkling the forehead area between the eyebrows, rather than just the eyebrows themselves.

Expresiones cotidianas (jerga) de Eyebrow

Brow game strong

This phrase is used to complement someone's well-groomed or nicely shaped eyebrows.
Ejemplo: Check out her brow game, it's always on point!
Nota: The slang term emphasizes the skill or effort put into maintaining attractive eyebrows.

On fleek

Originally attributed to eyebrows but now used more broadly to mean something is perfect, flawless, or looking good.
Ejemplo: Her eyebrows are on fleek today!
Nota: While it was originally associated with eyebrows, 'on fleek' now refers to overall perfection or attractiveness.

Brow game weak

The opposite of 'brow game strong', indicating that someone's eyebrows are not well-groomed or shaped.
Ejemplo: I need to see my brow technician soon, my brow game is weak right now.
Nota: Similar to 'brow game strong', this slang term emphasizes the appearance or status of one's eyebrows.

Brow pencil

Refers to a cosmetic product used to enhance or define eyebrows.
Ejemplo: She used a brow pencil to fill in her eyebrows.
Nota: Specifically points to the type of cosmetic tool used for eyebrow grooming.

Brow goals

Describes the desired end look or shape one hopes to achieve with their eyebrows.
Ejemplo: Seeing her perfectly shaped eyebrows, I've got some serious brow goals now.
Nota: Shifts the focus from the current state of eyebrows to a future aspirational state.

Filling in brows

The act of using makeup to add definition, fullness, or color to eyebrows.
Ejemplo: She spent extra time filling in her brows for the big event.
Nota: Explicitly refers to the process of enhancing the appearance of eyebrows through makeup application.

Brow specialist

A professional who specializes in shaping, grooming, and enhancing eyebrows.
Ejemplo: I booked an appointment with a brow specialist for a eyebrow shaping session.
Nota: Highlights the expertise and focus of a professional in the field of eyebrow aesthetics.

Eyebrow - Ejemplos

His eyebrows were furrowed in concentration.
Sus cejas estaban fruncidas en concentración.
She plucked her eyebrows to make them thinner.
Ella se depiló las cejas para hacerlas más delgadas.
The injury left a scar above his left eyebrow.
La herida dejó una cicatriz encima de su ceja izquierda.

Gramática de Eyebrow

Eyebrow - Verbo (Verb) / Verbo, forma base (Verb, base form)
Lema: eyebrow
Conjugaciones
Sustantivo, plural (Noun, plural): eyebrows
Sustantivo, singular o masa (Noun, singular or mass): eyebrow
Sílabas, Separación y Acento
eyebrow contiene 2 sílabas: eye • brow
Transcripción fonética: ˈī-ˌbrau̇
eye brow , ˈī ˌbrau̇ (La sílaba roja es la acentuada)

Eyebrow - Importancia y frecuencia de uso

El índice de frecuencia e importancia de las palabras indica con qué frecuencia aparece una palabra en un idioma determinado. Cuanto menor es el número, con más frecuencia se usa la palabra. Las palabras más frecuentemente usadas típicamente varían de 1 a 4000.
eyebrow: 600 - 700 (Extremadamente Común).
Este índice de importancia te ayuda a centrarte en las palabras más útiles durante tu proceso de aprendizaje del idioma.
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