pelo ombré
/pelo ombɾe/from spelling rules
The English phrase "ombre hair" is translated into Spanish as pelo ombré.
This term describes a hair coloring style that gradually blends from a darker shade at the roots to a lighter shade at the ends. Because ombré is a borrowed term from French used in the global beauty industry, the Spanish term retains the French spelling and the English-style usage in hair salons.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, Mexico or Colombia, people may refer to ombre hair as Cabello en degradado.
How do you pronounce it?
/pelo ombɾe/
Did you know?
- The use of ombré in Spanish is a 'double loan', as Spanish has adopted a term that was already borrowed from French into English beauty terminology.
- Spanish uses the word degradado for ombre hair, the same term used to describe a 'fade' haircut where hair is tapered from long to short.
- Because pelo is used for hair on the head, using the term pelos (plural) can sometimes change the connotation to refer to body hair or even coarse animal hair.
Examples in context
- Mi amiga tiene unas mechas californianas espectaculares. Le quedan muy bien.My friend has amazing ombre hair. It suits her very well.
- Ella se hizo el pelo ombré ayer.She got ombre hair yesterday.
- Ese estilo de pelo ombré es muy popular.That ombre hair style is very popular.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are talking about a new haircut.
- LucíaMira mi nuevo pelo ombré, ¿te gusta?Look at my new ombre hair, do you like it?
- AlejandroSí, Lucía, te queda muy bien.Yes, Lucía, it looks great on you.
- LucíaGracias, me encanta el efecto degradado.Thanks, I love the gradient effect.
- AlejandroEs un estilo muy moderno.It is a very modern style.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
