Bigote (en. Mustache)

/biˈɡote/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Hair that grows in the area of the upper lip.
He grew a very thin mustache.
Él se dejó crecer un bigote muy fino.
A style of facial hair that can have different shapes.
The mustaches of the Victorian era were very elaborate.
Los bigotes de la época victoriana eran muy elaborados.
An element of Mexican culture, present in many traditions.
The mustache is a symbol of masculinity in some cultures.
El bigote es un símbolo de la masculinidad en algunas culturas.

Etymology

From the French 'bigot', which means facial hair.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to wear a mustache
To have hair above the upper lip.
llevar bigote
to cut the mustache
To trim the facial hair in that area.
cortar el bigote
artist's mustache
A style of mustache associated with bohemianism or art.
bigote de artista

Related Words

beard
Hair that grows on the chin and cheeks.
barba
hair
Any hair that grows on the human body.
pelo
to shave
To cut facial hair with a razor.
rasurarse

Slang Meanings

A mustache by which someone is identified.
That guy is known for his big mustache.
Ese tipo es conocido por su gran bigote.
Referring to an excessively groomed mustache.
His mustache has more style than a barber's.
Su bigote tiene más estilo que el de un barbero.