barbero
Mexico
In Mexico a barber is a barbero and his shop is a barbería. Peluquero is a general hairdresser, and peluquería is the shop for it.
Meaning: man who cuts hair (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| barbero | Mexico |
| peluquero | hairdresser |
Men say ir con el barbero or ir a la barbería for a haircut and beard trim. Un corte de pelo is a haircut.
Which one should you use?
Barbershops in Mexico have grown in popularity, and many now focus on fades and beard work.
Did you know?
- The Spanish barbero comes from barba, the word for beard.
Examples in context
- Voy a la barbería el sábado.I am going to the barbershop on Saturday.
- Mi barbero me corta el pelo muy bien.My barber cuts my hair very well.
- Necesito un corte de pelo.I need a haircut.
Example conversation
Armando visits his barber Chuy.
- Chuy¿Cómo lo quiere, Armando?How do you want it, Armando?
- ArmandoCorto a los lados, por favor.Short on the sides, please.
- ChuyVa a quedar bien.It will look good.
