degradado bajo
/deɡɾadado baxo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "drop fade" is translated into Spanish as degradado bajo.
degradado bajo refers to a specific haircut where the hair is tapered short around the ears and drops lower toward the back of the head.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term degradado is used to refer to a "fade" haircut.
Did you know?
- A barber might ask if you want the degradado to be a piel, meaning the hair is tapered all the way down to the skin.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the term degradado is used interchangeably with desvanecido, which literally means 'faded' or 'vanished'.
- While degradado is the standard term, many barbers in Latin America simply use the English word 'fade' as a loanword due to the global influence of American hip hop culture.
Examples in context
- Quiero un degradado bajo, por favor.I want a drop fade, please.
- El degradado bajo te queda muy bien.The drop fade looks very good on you.
- ¿Me puedes hacer un degradado bajo?Can you give me a drop fade?
Example conversation
María is at the barbershop with Daniel.
- MaríaDaniel, ¿qué corte de pelo quieres?Daniel, what haircut do you want?
- DanielMe gustaría un degradado bajo.I would like a drop fade.
- MaríaEs un estilo muy moderno.It is a very modern style.
- DanielSí, creo que me queda bien.Yes, I think it suits me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
