degradado
/deɡɾadado/from spelling rules
The English phrase hair fade is translated into Spanish as degradado.
In a barbershop context, degradado is the standard term used to describe a hair fade.
What does it mean word for word?
The word degradado comes from the verb degradar, meaning to fade or to step down in intensity/levels.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The term Fade is used colloquially to refer to a hair fade, while degradado de cabello is a formal term for hair fade.
How do you pronounce it?
/deɡɾadado/
Did you know?
- The verb degradar can also mean to strip someone of their rank or dignity, giving the word for a fade a hidden meaning of 'demotion'.
- Unlike in English where 'fade' is almost exclusively about hair or sound, degradado is used in environmental science to describe the degradation of soil.
- While degradado refers to the hair style, the same word is used in Spanish art and design to describe a color gradient.
Examples in context
- ¿Qué tipo de cortes degradados ofrecen aquí? No quiero que sea demasiado corto en los lados.What kind of fade haircuts do you offer here? I don't want it to be too short on the sides.
- Quiero un degradado muy corto.I want a very short fade.
- El degradado de tu pelo está perfecto.The fade in your hair is perfect.
- ¿Me puedes hacer un degradado lateral?Can you do a side fade for me?
Example conversation
Elena is at the barbershop with Javier.
- ElenaJavier, ¿qué corte vas a pedir hoy?Javier, what cut are you going to ask for today?
- JavierVoy a pedir un degradado.I'm going to ask for a fade.
- ElenaEs una buena elección para ti.That is a good choice for you.
- JavierGracias, Elena. Me gusta cómo se ve.Thanks, Elena. I like how it looks.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
