cabello en capas
/kabeʝo en kapas/from spelling rules
cabello en capas is the Spanish phrase for layered hair.
This phrase describes a hairstyle where the hair is cut at different lengths to create volume and texture.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of cabello (hair), en (in) and capas (layers).
Which one should you use?
While cabello en capas is a formal and neutral way to express the concept, you can also use pelo en capas. The word pelo is the more frequent word for hair used in everyday conversation, whereas cabello is slightly more formal or technical.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term corte escalonado is commonly used to refer to a layered hair cut.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a haircut that creates layers is referred to as desfilado, which literally means 'paraded' or 'filed down'.
- The word cabello shares a common ancestor with the English word 'capillary'. Both derive from the Latin capillus, which specifically referred to the fine hairs of the head.
- While cabello and pelo both mean 'hair', using pelo to describe a person's head hair can sound more animal-like or coarse in certain formal contexts.
Examples in context
- Espero que te guste mi nuevo corte de cabello en capas. Se ve más dinámico y moderno.I hope you like my new layered haircut. It looks more dynamic and modern.
- Me encanta cómo te queda el pelo en capas, le da volumen a tu melena.I love how your layered hair looks, it adds volume to your hair.
- Me gustaría un corte de cabello en capas.I would like a layered haircut.
- Me gusta tu cabello en capas.I like your layered hair.
- Ella quiere llevar el cabello en capas.She wants to wear layered hair.
- Este corte de cabello en capas tiene mucho volumen.This layered hair cut has a lot of volume.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are at a hair salon.
- Lucía¿Qué te parece mi nuevo cabello en capas, Mateo?What do you think of my new layered hair, Mateo?
- MateoTe queda muy bien, Lucía.It looks great on you, Lucía.
- LucíaGracias, siento que tiene mucho más movimiento.Thanks, I feel like it has much more movement.
- MateoSí, el estilo es muy moderno.Yes, the style is very modern.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cabello, en, CC BY-SA 4.0.
