Barbero (en. Barber)

/baɾˈbeɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Professional who cuts hair and shaves beards.
The barber left my hair just the way I wanted.
El barbero me dejó el cabello como yo quería.
Establishment where a barber works.
I go to the neighborhood barber's shop.
Voy a la barbería del barbero del barrio.
The art of cutting hair and grooming beards.
His barber has great skill in cutting techniques.
Su barbero tiene mucha habilidad en la técnica del cortado.

Etymology

From the Latin 'barbārius', related to beard.

Common Phrases and Expressions

village barber
Barber who works in a village, often known for their close interactions.
barbero de pueblo
to sit in the barber's chair
To go receive a haircut or a shave.
sentarse en la silla del barbero
at-home barber
Haircut and shaving service performed at the client's home.
barbero a domicilio

Related Words

beard
Set of hairs that grows on the lower part of the face.
barba
hair
Filament that grows on the skin of humans and some animals.
pelo
to shave
To cut facial or body hair with a razor or machine.
afeitar

Slang Meanings

Barber who makes modern and stylish cuts.
That barber makes cuts that are in fashion.
Ese barbero hace unos cortes que están de moda.
Barber who attends to clients of various ages.
In the barber shop, there is a barber who cuts for the younger ones.
En la barbería hay un barbero que corta a los más jóvenes.