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"Beard" in Spanish: barba
la barba
A beard is la barba (BAR-bah). It is feminine: una barba, la barba. Afeitarse la barba means to shave one's beard.
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How to pronounce barba
Say it
BAR-bah
/ˈbaɾ.βa/
BAR-bah. Stress BAR. Soft b between vowels. Say barba, not bar-va.
"Beard" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la barba | the beard Default noun. | Default noun. |
| afeitarse la barba | to shave one's beard Grooming. | Grooming. |
| la barba corta | a short beard Style talk. | Style talk. |
| barba de tres días | three-day stubble Light growth. | Light growth. |
How to use barba in real life
- 1At the barber
Quiero recortar la barba un poco.
I want to trim the beard a little.
Recortar la barba is barber talk.
- 2Morning routine
Me afeito la barba cada domingo.
I shave my beard every Sunday.
Afeitarse la barba is the verb phrase.
- 3Style
Lleva una barba corta y limpia.
He wears a short, neat beard.
La barba corta describes length.
Mistakes English speakers make with barba
Incorrect: El barbo está largo.
Correct: La barba está larga.
Barba is feminine. Use la barba.
Incorrect: Me corto el barba hoy.
Correct: Me corto la barba hoy.
Say la barba, not el barba.
Good to know
Good to knowBarbershops across Latin America offer cortes de barba. Afeitarse la barba is everyday grooming talk. Barba de tres días means light stubble, not a full beard.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At a barbershop
ChatPal
¿Cómo quieres la barba?
How do you want the beard?
You
Corta. Solo arregla la barba.
Short. Just tidy the beard.
ChatPal
Perfecto. Empezamos.
Perfect. We'll start.
You
Gracias. Deja la barba pareja.
Thanks. Leave the beard even.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Beard" in Spanish
Is barba masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la barba, una barba.
How do I say shave my beard?
Afeitarme la barba.
How do you pronounce barba?
BAR-bah with stress on BAR.
What is barba de tres días?
Light stubble, a three-day beard.
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