capas largas
/kapas laɾɡas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "long layers" is translated into Spanish as capas largas.
In a casual setting, you can say pelo con capas largas to convey the idea of long layers. You can also use the term capas larguísimas if you want to emphasize how long the layers are.
Did you know?
- In a high-end salon in Spain, you might be offered un corte en capas specifically to combat the 'efecto casco' or 'helmet effect' of heavy, unlayered hair.
- The word capa is a linguistic relative of the English word 'cape', as both come from the Latin 'cappa', meaning a cloak or head covering that layers over the body.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, instead of using capas, a stylist might ask if you want a degradado, which refers to a graduated or faded look.
Examples in context
- Me encanta tu nuevo corte de pelo con capas largas. Te ves fantásticaI love your new haircut with long layers. You look fantastic.
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar un buen estilista que sepa hacer capas larguísimas en mi cabello?Where can I find a good hairstylist who knows how to do long layers in my hair?
- Me gustan las capas largas.I like long layers.
- Ella tiene capas largas en el cabello.She has long layers in her hair.
- El estilista cortó unas capas largas.The stylist cut some long layers.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are talking about a haircut at a salon.
- Sofía¿Qué te vas a hacer en el cabello?What are you going to do to your hair?
- MateoQuiero unas capas largas para tener movimiento.I want long layers to have movement.
- SofíaA ti te quedarían muy bien las capas largas.Long layers would look very good on you.
- MateoGracias, Sofía, espero que me queden bien.Thanks, Sofía, I hope they look good on me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
