hypebeast
/ipebeast/from spelling rules
The English phrase hypebeast can be expressed in Spanish as hypebeast.
How do you pronounce it?
/ipebeast/
Did you know?
- To describe the 'hype' part of the word, Spanish speakers often use the verb hypear, a Spanglish adaptation that doesn't exist in formal dictionaries.
- While hypebeast is used in urban circles, Spanish speakers often use the term postureo to describe the act of posing or pretending to have a luxury lifestyle for social media.
- In some parts of Latin America, you might hear the slang 'fresa' or 'gomelo' used to describe people with expensive, trendy tastes, though these words carry different social connotations.
Examples in context
- Pablo es un entusiasta de moda exclusiva. Siempre está atento a los lanzamientos de colaboraciones especiales y ediciones limitadas.Pablo is an exclusive fashion enthusiast. He's always on the lookout for special collaborations and limited editions.
- Ese chico es un total hypebeast.That guy is a total hypebeast.
- No me gusta actuar como un hypebeast.I don't like acting like a hypebeast.
- ¿Crees que es un hypebeast por su ropa?Do you think he is a hypebeast because of his clothes?
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are looking at a luxury fashion store.
- JavierMira esos zapatos, son carísimos.Look at those shoes, they are expensive.
- ElenaSí, pero solo un hypebeast los quiere.Yes, but only a hypebeast wants them.
- JavierTienes razón, no valen ese precio.You are right, they aren't worth that price.
- ElenaExacto, yo prefiero algo más sencillo.Exactly, I prefer something simpler.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
