degradado a cero
/deɡɾadado a θeɾo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "bald fade" is translated into Spanish as degradado a cero.
This phrase refers to a haircut where the hair is tapered from a short length to completely bald at the neckline and sideburns. You can use the noun degradado to describe a fade or a gradient in a haircut, or you can use the term desvanecido to describe the fading effect in a haircut.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase degradado a cero literally means "fade to zero".
How do you pronounce it?
/deɡɾadado a θeɾo/
Did you know?
- The word cero comes from the Arabic word ṣifr, meaning 'empty' or 'void'. This root also gave English the word 'cipher'.
- A barber might ask if you want the cut al ras, which literally means 'at the level' or 'flush', to ensure the skin is completely exposed.
- The word degradado is shared with the world of art and design to describe a color gradient.
Examples in context
- Quiero un degradado a cero en los lados.I want a bald fade on the sides.
- Él se hizo un degradado a cero ayer.He got a bald fade yesterday.
- El degradado a cero se ve muy limpio.The bald fade looks very clean.
Example conversation
Alejandro is at a barbershop and María is waiting for him.
- María¿Cómo te vas a cortar el pelo?How are you going to cut your hair?
- AlejandroMe voy a hacer un degradado a cero.I am going to get a bald fade.
- MaríaEse estilo te queda muy bien, Alejandro.That style looks very good on you, Alejandro.
- AlejandroGracias, María, me gusta mucho ese corte.Thanks, María, I like that cut a lot.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, cero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
