el barbera
barber
Persona que corta el cabello y arregla la barba de los hombres.
Definition & meaning
Barbero most commonly means barber: a person whose job is cutting men’s hair and shaving or trimming beards.
In some Latin American regions, barbero can also be used informally for someone who is overly flattering or ingratiating, especially to win another person’s favor.
Grammar & Word origin
Barbero is a masculine noun; its feminine form is barbera , and the plural is barberos . It is formed from barba , meaning “beard,” plus the suffix -ero, which can indicate a person’s occupation or association.
Synonyms & antonyms
For the profession, peluquero (“hairdresser”) is a close synonym, but it has a broader meaning and does not necessarily imply shaving or beard grooming.
In its informal sense of “ingratiating person,” possible synonyms include adulador (“flatterer”) and, in some regions, lambón . There is no exact antonym for the professional meaning. For the informal meaning, sincero (“sincere”) may express an opposing quality, though it is not a direct antonym.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
El barbero corta el pelo.noun
The barber cuts the hair.
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