degradado cónico
/deɡɾadado koniko/from spelling rules
The English phrase "taper fade" is translated into Spanish as degradado cónico.
A "taper fade" is a haircut where the hair is gradually shortened from the top down to the neckline and sideburns. In a barbershop context, the word degradado is the standard term used to describe any type of fade haircut.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In many Spanish-speaking urban areas, barbers and clients often use the English term "taper fade" directly instead of the Spanish translation. You may hear the informal terms Degradado or Corte Fade used in casual settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
When ordering the haircut, you would typically use the masculine article un before degradado, as in un degradado.
Did you know?
- In many Latin American countries, you might hear the word desvanecido to describe a fade, which comes from the verb desvanecer meaning 'to vanish' or 'to fade away'.
- The term cónico describes the geometric shape of the hair, which is a direct descendant of the Ancient Greek word κῶνος meaning 'cone'.
- The word degradado is also the standard Spanish term for 'gradient' in graphic design and art.
Examples in context
- ¡Oye, deberías probar un corte de pelo degradado como el de Cristiano Ronaldo!Hey, you should try a taper fade haircut like Cristiano Ronaldo!
Example conversation
Javier is at the barbershop with Elena.
- JavierElena, ¿qué corte me recomiendas hoy?Elena, what haircut do you recommend for me today?
- ElenaCreo que un degradado cónico te quedaría bien.I think a taper fade would look good on you.
- JavierMe parece bien, pediré un degradado cónico.Sounds good, I'll ask for a taper fade.
- Elena¡Perfecto, Javier! Vas a lucir muy moderno.Perfect, Javier! You are going to look very modern.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cónico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
