largo del cabello
/laɾɡo del kabeʝo/from spelling rules
The English phrase hair length is translated into Spanish as largo del cabello.
This phrase is used to refer to the measurement of how long a person's hair is. When describing how someone wears their hair, you can use the verb llevar (to wear). For example, Lleva el pelo largo means 'She wears her hair long'.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of largo (length), del (of the) and cabello (hair).
Which one should you use?
You may also say largo del pelo. While cabello specifically refers to the hair on a person's head, pelo is a more general term that can refer to hair on any part of the body.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, you might hear pelo cortito to express short hair. In Spain, the term coleta is used to describe a ponytail.
How do you pronounce it?
/laɾɡo del kabeʝo/
Did you know?
- The word cabello shares the same Latin root as the English word 'capillary', which is why both terms are connected to the tiny structures in our bodies.
- In a professional setting like a salon, using cabello sounds much more elegant and sophisticated than the common word pelo.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you ask for a 'corte de pelo', you are asking for a haircut, but the word largo can also describe someone who is 'slow' or 'prolonged' in certain contexts.
Examples in context
- Mi hermano tiene el pelo cortitoMy brother has super short hair
- Tiene el pelo a la altura de los hombrosHer hair is at shoulder length
- Estoy pensando en cortarme el pelo. ¿Qué opinas del pelo corto para mí?I'm considering getting a new haircut. What do you think about short hair for me?
- Lleva el pelo largoShe wears her hair long
- Tiene el pelo corto y rizadoShe has short and curly hair
- El largo del cabello es impresionante.The hair length is impressive.
- El largo del cabello es muy importante para ella.The hair length is very important to her.
- ¿Me puedes recomendar un cambio en el largo del cabello?Can you recommend a change in my hair length?
Example conversation
Maria and Daniel are discussing a new haircut.
- MaríaDaniel, quiero cambiar el largo del cabello.Daniel, I want to change my hair length.
- DanielTe ves bien con ese largo del cabello.You look good with that hair length.
- MaríaGracias, pero ahora lo quiero más corto.Thanks, but now I want it shorter.
- DanielEstá bien, María, tú decides.That's fine, María, you decide.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cabello, del, largo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
