corte degradado medio
/koɾte deɡɾadado medjo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "mid fade haircut" is translated into Spanish as corte degradado medio.
This term is used in barbershops to specify the height at which the hair begins to taper.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of corte (cut), degradado (faded/gradient) and medio (middle).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you may use Corte degradado intermedio. In Argentina, the term Corte degradé mediano is used.
Did you know?
- The word medio was borrowed directly from Latin rather than evolving naturally in Spanish. This happened because the expected evolution would have sounded too similar to the Spanish verb mear, meaning 'to piss'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, you will see the term degradé used instead of degradado. This is a direct loan from French, reflecting the historical influence of French fashion and style on Spanish grooming.
- Spanish speakers use the word degradado to describe a fade because it literally refers to a gradient of color or tone. In other contexts, it can describe a painting technique or a loss of quality over time.
Examples in context
- Quiero un corte degradado medio, por favor.I want a mid fade haircut, please.
- El corte degradado medio le queda muy bien.The mid fade haircut looks very good on him.
- ¿Me puedes hacer un corte degradado medio?Can you give me a mid fade haircut?
Example conversation
At a barbershop, Mateo is getting a haircut.
- MaríaHola Mateo, ¿qué estilo te vas a hacer hoy?Hello Mateo, what style are you going to get today?
- MateoHola María, quiero un corte degradado medio.Hello María, I want a mid fade haircut.
- MaríaPerfecto, ese corte te favorece mucho.Perfect, that haircut suits you very well.
- MateoGracias, me gusta mucho ese estilo.Thanks, I really like that style.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries corte, medio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
