durag
/duɾaɡ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "durag" is translated into Spanish as durag.
A durag refers to a cloth head-wrap used to protect hair or to maintain a specific hairstyle.
How do you pronounce it?
/duɾaɡ/
Did you know?
- Because durag is a loanword, it often lacks a plural form in casual Spanish speech. People frequently say los durag instead of adding an 's', treating the English word as an invariable root.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, you might hear people use the term pañoleta to describe a similar head-wrap, though this traditionally refers to a more general kerchief or scarf.
- In many Spanish-speaking communities, the durag is associated with the 'urban' style and is frequently mentioned in Reggaeton and Latin Trap lyrics.
Examples in context
- una prenda que se utiliza para proteger el cabello mientras se duermeA garment used to protect the hair while sleeping
- El durag es de color negro.The durag is black.
- Necesito comprar un durag nuevo.I need to buy a new durag.
- Él se puso el durag para proteger su peinado.He put on the durag to protect his hairstyle.
Example conversation
Javier is getting ready to go out and Lucía is helping him find his things.
- Javier¿Has visto mi durag?Have you seen my durag?
- LucíaEstá sobre la cama, Javier.It is on the bed, Javier.
- JavierGracias, lo estaba buscando.Thanks, I was looking for it.
- LucíaDe nada, no te olvides de nada más.You're welcome, don't forget anything else.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
