corte desvanecido bajo
/koɾte desbaneθido baxo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "low fade haircut" is corte desvanecido bajo in Spanish.
This phrase describes a hairstyle where the hair is tapered very short starting just above the ears and the neckline.
Which one should you use?
You may also encounter the informal versions Corte degradado bajo or Corte Fade bajo.
Did you know?
- The word corte is a homonym in Spanish. Depending on the context, it can mean a haircut or a royal court.
- While desvanecido means 'faded', it is also the word used to describe someone who has fainted or a color that has bleached in the sun.
- The word corte shares an ancient ancestor with the English word 'curt', as both stem from a root meaning 'to cut short'.
Examples in context
- Corte degradado lateral bajoLow side fade haircut
- Corte fade bajo con barbaLow fade haircut with a beard
- Quiero un corte desvanecido bajo, por favor.I want a low fade haircut, please.
- El corte desvanecido bajo es muy popular ahora.The low fade haircut is very popular now.
- ¿Me puedes hacer un corte desvanecido bajo?Can you give me a low fade haircut?
Example conversation
Mateo is at the barbershop asking for a new style.
- MateoHola, quiero un corte desvanecido bajo.Hello, I want a low fade haircut.
- ElenaClaro, ¿te lo dejo muy corto en los lados?Sure, do you want it very short on the sides?
- MateoSí, que se vea bien limpio.Yes, make it look very clean.
- ElenaPerfecto, siéntate por aquí, Mateo.Perfect, sit here, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bajo, corte, CC BY-SA 4.0.
