trenzas africanas
/tɾenθas afɾikanas/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'box braids' is translated into Spanish as trenzas africanas.
trenzas africanas is the most common way to refer to box braids in Spanish-speaking contexts.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase trenzas africanas literally translates to 'African braids'.
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾenθas afɾikanas/
Did you know?
- If someone asks for trenzas pegadas, they are asking for braids that are 'stuck' or tightly attached to the head, which is a common way to describe cornrows.
- While 'box braids' refers to the square shape of the sections, trenzas africanas focuses on the cultural heritage and origin of the style.
- While trenzas is the general term for braids, some regions use the slang term trenzas de hilo if the braiding process involves incorporating colored thread or yarn.
Examples in context
- ¡Tus trenzas tipo caja son increíbles! ¿Dónde las hiciste?Your box-type braids are amazing! Where did you get them done?
- Ella lleva trenzas africanas muy largas.She is wearing very long box braids.
- Me quiero hacer trenzas africanas.I want to get box braids.
- Esas trenzas africanas se ven geniales.Those box braids look great.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are talking about a new hairstyle at a cafe.
- Elena¿Te gustan mis trenzas africanas?Do you like my box braids?
- AlejandroSí, te quedan muy bien, Elena.Yes, they look very good on you, Elena.
- ElenaGracias, tardé mucho tiempo en hacérmelas.Thanks, it took me a long time to get them done.
- AlejandroValió la pena el esfuerzo.The effort was worth it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
