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    Patillas (en. Sideburns)

    /paˈtiʎas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Hair that is allowed to grow on the sides of the face.
    He decided to grow his sideburns long.
    Él decidió dejarse las patillas largas.
    In some places, it refers to a person's cheeks.
    His sideburns are very noticeable when he smiles.
    Se notan mucho las patillas de él cuando sonríe.
    In the barbershop context, it refers to the way hair is trimmed on the sides of the head.
    The style of sideburns he chose is very fashionable.
    El estilo de patillas que eligió está muy de moda.

    Etymology

    From the old Spanish term related to 'patilla', which refers to the side parts of the head.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bull's sideburns
    Expression referring to very large or prominent sideburns.
    patillas de toro
    motorcycle sideburns
    Reference to a style of sideburns worn by some motorcyclists.
    patillas de motorista
    nonsense about sideburns
    Said of someone who is overly concerned with their external appearance.
    pamplinas de patillas

    Related Words

    beard
    Facial hair that grows on the lower part of the face.
    barba
    mustache
    Hair that grows above the upper lip.
    bigote
    hairstyle
    The way hair is styled.
    peinado

    Slang Meanings

    Relaxed lifestyle.
    That guy lives with pure sideburns.
    Ese chico vive con pura patilla.
    Transgression of social norms.
    Wearing long sideburns at work is an act of rebellion.
    Llevar patillas largas en el trabajo es un acto de rebeldía.