hippie
/ˈxipi/feminine, masculine
The English word 'hippie' can be translated into Spanish as hippie. If unsure, use hippie. Wiktionary also lists jipi.
Meaning: 1960s nonconformist (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| hippie | /ˈxipi/ | feminine, masculine |
| jipi | /xipi/ (from spelling rules) | feminine, masculine |
The term refers to a nonconformist from the 1960s.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the English spelling hippie in a plural context, it is common to add an 's' to form los hippies.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈxipi/
Did you know?
- The spelling jipi is an attempt to adapt the English word to Spanish orthography, as 'h' is silent in Spanish and 'pp' is not a standard consonant cluster.
- In some Spanish-speaking contexts, the term can be used pejoratively to describe someone who is disorganized or lacks direction, rather than just a political follower.
- The word hippie is often paired with chic to describe hippie chic, a high-fashion style that paradoxically commodifies the original anti-materialist movement.
Examples in context
- Él era un hippie muy relajado.He was a very relaxed hippie.
- Ella vivía como una hippie en la playa.She lived like a hippie on the beach.
- Ese grupo de hippies viajaba por el mundo.That group of hippies traveled the world.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are looking at old photographs in a photo album.
- Daniel¿Quién es ese hippie de pelo largo?Who is that long-haired hippie?
- ElenaEs mi tío, era un hippie auténtico.It is my uncle, he was a real hippie.
- DanielParece que tenía una vida muy libre.He looks like he had a very free life.
- ElenaSí, siempre fue un hippie de corazón.Yes, he was always a hippie at heart.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hippie” translations and entries hippie, jipi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
