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    Bigotes (en. Whiskers)

    /biˈɡotes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Facial hair that grows above the upper lip and sometimes extends to the sides.
    He has very well-groomed mustaches.
    Él tiene unos bigotes muy cuidados.
    It refers to the appearance of a person with mustaches.
    His mustache gives him a distinguished air.
    Su bigote le da un aire distinguido.
    It is also used to refer to characters with mustaches in theater or film.
    The actor played a detective with large mustaches.
    El actor interpretó a un detective con grandes bigotes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'vĭgŏtes', plural of 'vĭgŏ', which means 'hair' or 'fuzz'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have no mustache
    To have no facial hair.
    no tener ni un bigote
    service mustache
    Mustache that is groomed for a professional image.
    bigote de servicio
    with a clean mustache
    It is said of someone who has a well-groomed mustache.
    a bigote limpio

    Related Words

    moustache
    Facial hair that grows above the lip but is often thicker and longer than mustaches.
    mostacho
    beard
    A set of hairs that grow on the lower part of the face.
    barba

    Slang Meanings

    It refers to a relaxed lifestyle.
    He lives his own way, as if he had a mustache.
    Él vive a su manera, como si tuviera un bigote.
    Someone who cares about their appearance.
    That guy is a true 'bigotudo' for his personal grooming.
    Ese tipo es un verdadero 'bigotudo' por su cuidado personal.