Spanish Conversation · Level 17
89 words
Spanish word
rasta
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈrasta/
Meaning
- feminine noundreadlocks
Example
Se arregló las rastas antes de salir.
She tidied her dreadlocks before going out.
More examples
Mi hermano lleva rastas desde la universidad.
My brother has worn dreadlocks since college.
Core concept
Hair sectioned and allowed to mat or be braided into long cordlike locks.
Common phrases
tener rastas
have dreadlocks
llevar rastas
wear dreadlocks
Similar words
pelo: All the hair growing on the head.
trenza: Hair divided into strands and woven into one or more braids.
coleta: Hair gathered at the back and tied into a single ponytail.
afro: Tightly curled hair that spreads outward into a rounded, voluminous shape.
Definition in Spanish
Peinado que consiste en separar el cabello en secciones y dejar que cada sección se enrede o se trence hasta formar cordones largos.
Word origin
Spanish rasta comes from Rastafari, ultimately from the Ethiopian title Ras Tafari, and names the hairstyle formed by locking hair into long cords.
Usage tips
- Lowercase rasta typically refers to the hairstyle, while capitalized Rasta or Rastafari denotes the religious movement or its members.