Cabellos (en. Hair)

/kaˈβeʎos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Thin strands that make up human or animal hair.

I like to comb my hair before going out.

Me gusta peinar mis cabellos antes de salir.

Hair that grows on the head.

She has very long and shiny hair.

Ella tiene unos cabellos muy largos y brillantes.

It can also refer to the amount of hair on the head.

His hair was sparse due to his age.

Los cabellos de él eran escasos debido a su edad.

From Latin 'capillus', which means hair or fur.

to let one's hair grow

To let the hair grow.

dejarse los cabellos

to handle hair with care

To be careful when handling something delicate.

tratar con pinzas los cabellos

loose hair

Hair that is not tied up.

cabello suelto

hair

Fine threads that grow on the skin of mammals.

pelo

mane

Long and abundant hair, especially that of certain animals like the lion.

melena

fuzz

A set of short and fine hairs.

pelusa

Hair in very bad condition.

That person has neglected, untamed hair.

Esa persona tiene unos cabellos diciorados, sin cuidado.

Curly hair.

I'm going to keep my hair natural, with my afro hair.

Voy a llevar mi cabello a lo natural, con mis cabellos afro.