trenzas pegadas
/tɾenθas peɡadas/from spelling rules
In Spanish, 'corn rows' is translated as trenzas pegadas.
The phrase refers to a hair braiding style where the hair is braided close to the scalp in narrow rows. You may also hear the term trenzas africanas used as a more general way to describe cornrows or similar braided hair styles.
Which one should you use?
You can also use the informal phrase trenzas pegadas al cuero cabelludo to describe braids that are attached to the scalp.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are referring to a single corn row rather than the style in general, use the singular form trenza pegada.
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾenθas peɡadas/
Did you know?
- While trenzas pegadas is the technical term, in parts of the Caribbean, people may refer to these styles as trenzas cosidas, meaning 'sewn braids', because the tight pattern resembles stitching on fabric.
- Because the term trenzas also means 'braids' in the context of food, a person might accidentally use the same word when discussing braided bread or pastries in a culinary setting.
- While trenzas africanas is widely used to describe the style, it is technically a misnomer because the technique originated in various cultures across Africa and was also practiced in many indigenous groups throughout the Americas.
Examples in context
- Me hice las trenzas pegadas al cuero cabelludo y estoy muy feliz con el resultadoI got the braids attached to the scalp, and I am really happy with the result
- Ella tiene trenzas pegadas muy bonitas.She has very beautiful corn rows.
- Quiero hacerme trenzas pegadas para la fiesta.I want to get corn rows for the party.
- Las trenzas pegadas son difíciles de hacer.Corn rows are difficult to do.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are talking at a hair salon.
- Sofía¿Me puedes hacer trenzas pegadas, Mateo?Can you do corn rows for me, Mateo?
- MateoSí, Sofía, tardaré un poco de tiempo.Yes, Sofía, it will take me a little while.
- SofíaNo hay problema, me encantan las trenzas pegadas.No problem, I love corn rows.
- MateoPerfecto, siéntate para empezar.Perfect, sit down to start.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
