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    Crespo (en. Curly)

    /ˈkɾes.po/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Hair that has waves or curls.
    She has frizzy hair that gives her a very original look.
    Ella tiene el cabello crespo que le da un aspecto muy original.
    Surface that shows moisture or roughness.
    The fabric has a frizzy finish that makes it very attractive.
    La tela tiene un acabado crespo que la hace muy atractiva.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'crescere' which means 'to increase' or 'to grow.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    frizzy hair
    It refers to hair that has pronounced curls.
    cabello crespo
    frizzy hands
    Generally describes sweaty or damp hands.
    manos crespas

    Related Words

    curl
    Spiral shape that hair takes when curled.
    rizo
    wave
    Curvature or wave shape in an object.
    ondulación

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, it is used to describe someone who leads a carefree lifestyle.
    That guy is very carefree, he always goes to the beach without worrying about anything.
    Ese chico es muy crespo, siempre va a la playa sin preocuparse por nada.
    It is used in some places to refer to something that is messy or untidy.
    Look how messy your room is!
    ¡Mira cómo tienes de crespa tu habitación!