Rubias (en. Blondes)

/ruˈβjas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Women or people with light-colored hair.
Blondes are often praised for their beauty.
Las rubias suelen ser elogiadas por su belleza.
It refers to a stereotype associated with blonde women.
The movie portrays blondes as silly on many occasions.
La película presenta a las rubias como tontas en muchas ocasiones.
It is used to describe a group of women with blonde hair.
At the party, there were several blondes who caught attention.
En la fiesta había varias rubias que llamaban la atención.

Etymology

From the Latin 'rubeus', which means 'red', and is associated with the color of light hair.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bottle blondes
It refers to blonde women who dye their hair.
rubias de bote
blondes are more fun
A stereotype that suggests blonde women are more cheerful.
las rubias son más divertidas

Related Words

blonde
Light hair color that can have different shades.
rubio
blush
Flushing that can appear on the skin, similar to a blonde tone.
rubor
natural blonde
A woman who has blonde hair without dyeing it.
rubia natural

Slang Meanings

An attractive blonde woman.
That girl is a blonde who always attracts attention.
Esa chica es una rubia que siempre atrae las miradas.
A derogatory term used to refer to blondes seen as superficial.
Don't be so blonde, think before you speak.
No seas tan rubia, piensa antes de hablar.