cabeza rizada
/kabeθa ɾiθada/from spelling rules
The English phrase "curly head" is translated into Spanish as cabeza rizada.
This phrase is used to describe a person's head that has curly hair.
How do you pronounce it?
/kabeθa ɾiθada/
Did you know?
- While rizada refers to curls, Spanish speakers often use the word colochos in Central America to describe curly hair.
- The word cabeza shares a surprising ancestor with the English word 'capital', as both stem from the Latin 'caput' meaning 'head'.
- The pronunciation of the 'z' in rizada changes entirely depending on where you are: it sounds like 'th' in Spain but like 's' in Latin America.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are talking about hair styles.
- ElenaMira mi nueva cabeza rizada.Look at my new curly head.
- AlejandroTe queda muy bien, Elena.It looks great on you, Elena.
- Elena¿Y tú quieres una cabeza rizada?And do you want a curly head?
- AlejandroNo, prefiero mi pelo liso.No, I prefer my straight hair.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cabeza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
