burst fade
/buɾst fade/from spelling rules
burst fade is the Spanish term for the English phrase burst fade.
This term refers to a specific haircut style where the hair is tapered around the ears in a semi-circular shape.
How do you pronounce it?
/buɾst fade/
Did you know?
- While burst fade is used in urban fashion, traditional Spanish barbers might still refer to the general technique of fading as degradado, which literally means 'degraded' or 'gradated'.
- Spanish speakers often use the English word 'fade' as a loanword because the Spanish equivalent desvanecer usually refers to a color or image fading away rather than hair length.
- If a barber says they will 'hacer un fade', they are using a Spanglish hybrid that is extremely common in modern hair salons across Mexico and Colombia.
Examples in context
- Quiero un burst fade para mi corte de pelo.I want a burst fade for my haircut.
- Ese burst fade te queda muy bien.That burst fade looks very good on you.
- ¿Me puedes hacer un burst fade, por favor?Can you give me a burst fade, please?
Example conversation
Javier is at the barbershop and María is the barber.
- MaríaHola Javier, ¿qué estilo quieres hoy?Hello Javier, what style do you want today?
- JavierHola María, quiero un burst fade.Hello María, I want a burst fade.
- MaríaPerfecto, te haré un burst fade muy moderno.Perfect, I will give you a very modern burst fade.
- JavierGracias, confío en tu trabajo.Thanks, I trust your work.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
