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Afro
الأفرو (al-afro) is a borrowed English term used in Arabic to describe the distinctive natural hairstyle characterized by hair that extends outward from the head in a rounded, voluminous shape. This word is commonly used in modern Arabic, particularly in fashion, beauty, and cultural discussions. It represents the natural texture and style of tightly coiled or curled hair when worn in its natural state.
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تختار الكثير من النساء السود تسريحة الأفرو لأنها تعكس هويتهن الثقافية.
Takhtar al-kathir min an-nisa as-sud taseerat al-afro li-annaha tuakis huwiyyatahun ath-thaqafiyya.
Many Black women choose the afro hairstyle because it reflects their cultural identity.
شعرها الأفرو الطبيعي جميل جداً وتتركه بدون معالجة كيميائية.
Sha'raha al-afro al-tabi'i jamil jiddan wa tatrokaho bidun mu'alaja kimya'iyya.
Her natural afro hair is very beautiful and she keeps it without chemical treatment.
في السبعينيات، كان الأفرو رمزاً للحرية والفخر الثقافي.
Fi as-saba'iniyyat, kana al-afro ramzan lil-hurriyya wa al-fakhr ath-thaqafi.
In the seventies, the afro was a symbol of freedom and cultural pride.
تعتمد تسريحة الأفرو على الطول الطبيعي والكثافة الطبيعية للشعر.
Ta'tamid taseerat al-afro ala at-tul at-tabi'i wa al-kathafa at-tabi'iyya lish-sha'r.
The afro hairstyle depends on the natural length and density of the hair.
اختارت أن تصفف شعرها على شكل أفرو بدلاً من استخدام مستحضرات فرد الشعر.
Ikhtarat an tasaffifa sha'raha ala shakl afro bidalan min istikhdám mustaḥḍirát farad ash-sha'r.
She chose to style her hair as an afro instead of using hair-straightening products.
The afro hairstyle carries significant cultural and historical importance, particularly in African and African-American communities. In the Arabic-speaking world, the term 'الأفرو' has become increasingly common as discussions about natural hair care, cultural identity, and anti-Eurocentric beauty standards have gained momentum. The hairstyle represents a form of cultural pride and resistance against Eurocentric beauty norms that have historically dominated global fashion and beauty industries.
This word is a direct borrowing from English and is used in the same way in Arabic. It can be used both as a noun (تسريحة الأفرو - afro hairstyle) or as an adjective modifier (شعر أفرو - afro hair). When discussing this hairstyle in Arabic, you'll commonly hear it used alongside words like 'طبيعي' (natural), 'جميل' (beautiful), and 'فخر' (pride), reflecting the positive cultural associations with the style.