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afeitar

ah-fay-TAHRafeiˈtaɾ

“afeitar” means “to shave” in Spanish (removing hair from the face or body with a razor).

to shave

Also: to trim
VerbA2regular ar
Mexico
A man applying shaving cream to his face in front of a bathroom sink.
gerundafeitando
past Participleafeitado
infinitiveafeitar

📝 In Action

El barbero va a afeitar al cliente.

A1

The barber is going to shave the customer.

Necesito una cuchilla nueva para afeitarme bien.

A2

I need a new blade to shave myself well.

Afeitar a alguien requiere mucha precisión y cuidado.

B1

Shaving someone requires a lot of precision and care.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • rasurar (to shave (often more formal))
  • depilar (to remove hair (general term))

Antonyms

  • dejarse barba (to grow out a beard)

Common Collocations

  • crema de afeitar – shaving cream
  • máquina de afeitar – razor or electric shaver
  • afeitar al ras – to shave closely

Idioms & Expressions

  • afeitar un huevo en el aire – To be extremely skilled or precise, or to be a bit of a shark in business

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yoafeitara
túafeitaras
él/ella/ustedafeitara
nosotrosafeitáramos
vosotrosafeitarais
ellos/ellas/ustedesafeitaran

Present Subjunctive

yoafeite
túafeites
él/ella/ustedafeite
nosotrosafeitemos
vosotrosafeitéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesafeiten

Indicative

Preterite

yoafeité
túafeitaste
él/ella/ustedafeitó
nosotrosafeitamos
vosotrosafeitasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesafeitaron

Imperfect

yoafeitaba
túafeitabas
él/ella/ustedafeitaba
nosotrosafeitábamos
vosotrosafeitabais
ellos/ellas/ustedesafeitaban

Present

yoafeito
túafeitas
él/ella/ustedafeita
nosotrosafeitamos
vosotrosafeitáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesafeitan
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Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "afeitar" in Spanish:

to shave→to trim→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: afeitar

Question 1 of 3

How do you say 'I shave every day' (shaving yourself)?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
afeitarse(to shave oneself) — Verb
afeitado(a shave) — Noun
afeitadora(electric razor) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'affectare,' which originally meant to strive for or to prepare/groom oneself carefully.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: afeitarCatalan: afaitar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'afeitar' only for beards?

No, it can be used for any hair on the body, though 'depilar' is also common for legs and underarms.

What is the difference between 'afeitar' and 'rasurar'?

They mean the same thing. 'Afeitar' is more common in Spain, while 'rasurar' is very popular in Latin America.

Do I use 'mi' with 'afeitar' (e.g., mi cara)?

Generally, no. Spanish uses the definite article (el, la) for body parts when it's clear whose body it is. Say 'Me afeito la cara'.