me gusta tu corte
/me ɡusta tu koɾte/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I like your cut g" is translated into Spanish as me gusta tu corte.
This is a slang compliment used to tell someone that you like their new haircut.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you might also hear Te queda genial el corte to say "The cut looks great on you.".
How do you pronounce it?
/me ɡusta tu koɾte/
Did you know?
- The word corte is a homonym with two entirely different histories. One refers to the act of cutting hair and the other refers to a royal court.
- In some Latin American regions, corte can refer to the overall style or 'vibe' of a person's look rather than just the physical trim of the hair.
- While you are praising a haircut, the word corte could also be used to describe a 'cut' or 'abbreviation' in a film or piece of music.
Examples in context
- ¡Oye, me gusta tu corte!Hey, I like your cut!
- Me gusta tu corte, te queda bien.I like your cut, it looks good on you.
- ¡Qué estilo! Me gusta tu corte.Such style! I like your cut.
Example conversation
Daniel and María meet at a cafe.
- DanielHola María, me gusta tu corte.Hi María, I like your haircut.
- María¡Gracias, Daniel! Me sentía aburrida.Thanks, Daniel! I was feeling bored.
- DanielTe queda muy bien el estilo.The style suits you very well.
- MaríaQué amable, muchas gracias.How kind, thank you very much.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries corte, me, tu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
