Translation of Spanish word "pelo" to English
pelo
/ˈpe.lo/
Meaning
NounA pigmented filament of keratin which grows from a follicle on the skin of humans and other mammals.
How to use
Pelo ('hair / fur') is masculine. Commonly used for head hair in Spain; in Latin America, cabello is also very common. Cortarse el pelo — To get a haircut.
🇬🇧 English
hair
Example
Ella tiene el pelo largo y castaño.
She has long brown hair.
Me voy a cortar el pelo hoy.
I am going to cut my hair today.
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Common phrases
- cortarse el pelo— to get a haircut
- pelo largo— long hair
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What does the Spanish word "pelo" mean?▼
The Spanish word "pelo" means "hair" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ella tiene el pelo largo y castaño." (which translates as "She has long brown hair.").
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