crespo

crespo, el crespo(
krehs
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
1. (with tight curls)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. frizzy
Necesito usar acondicionador porque tengo el pelo crespo.I need to use conditioner because I have frizzy hair.
b. curly
Siempre le costaba domar su cabello crespo y desordenado.She always found it difficult to tame her unruly curly hair.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
2. (spiral of hair)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. curl
Un crespo asomaba por debajo de la boina de la chica.A curl peeped out from under the girl's beret.
b. ringlet
El peluquero decidió dejarme un gracioso crespo en el flequillo.The hairdresser decided to leave a cute ringlet on my bangs.
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