corte lobo
/koɾte lobo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "wolf cut" is translated into Spanish as corte lobo.
corte lobo refers to the specific hairstyle known as a wolf cut. Because this is a specific modern hair trend, many Spanish speakers may also use the English term "wolf cut" directly in a salon setting.
Meaning: hairstyle (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is a literal translation where corte means "cut" and lobo means "wolf".
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, the noun phrase is typically preceded by the masculine definite article el, forming el corte lobo.
How do you pronounce it?
/koɾte lobo/
Did you know?
- The word lobo is a doublet of the medical term lupus, meaning both words entered Spanish from the same Latin source lupus.
- While corte lobo is the literal term, Spanish speakers use the specific verb despuntar to ask for a 'trim' of the ends without changing the style.
- If you were looking for a 'court' instead of a 'cut', you might accidentally use the same word corte, as it can also mean 'court' or 'courtship' depending on the context.
Examples in context
- Ayer me hice un corte de pelo estilo lobo. ¡Mira cómo me quedó!Yesterday, I got a wolf-style haircut. Look at how it turned out!
- Nuestra colección de peinados incluye opciones como el corte estilo lobuno y el corte de pelo lobo.Our hairstyle collection includes options like the wolf-style cut and the wolf cut.
- Quiero hacerme un corte lobo.I want to get a wolf cut.
- Ese corte lobo te queda muy bien.That wolf cut looks very good on you.
- Ella tiene un corte lobo muy moderno.She has a very modern wolf cut.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are at a hair salon.
- Elena¿Me recomiendas un corte lobo?Do you recommend a wolf cut for me?
- JavierSí, Elena, ese estilo te favorece mucho.Yes, Elena, that style suits you a lot.
- ElenaPerfecto, quiero un corte lobo con muchas capas.Perfect, I want a wolf cut with many layers.
- JavierMuy bien, te quedará genial.Very well, it will look great on you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries corte, lobo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
