Calvo (en. Bald)

/ˈkal.βo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Refers to a person who has no hair on their head.

Juan's grandfather has been bald for many years.

El abuelo de Juan es calvo desde hace muchos años.

Term that can be used colloquially or humorously.

My friend is bald, but he has a lot of personality.

Mi amigo es calvo, pero tiene mucha personalidad.

Can describe the top of something that is devoid of covering.

The bald spot on the planet is illuminated by the sun.

El calvo del planeta está iluminado por el sol.

From the Latin 'calvus', meaning 'devoid of hair'.

born bald

Refers to a person who has been bald since birth.

calvo de nacimiento

bald and proud

A person who accepts their lack of hair with pride.

calvo y orgulloso

bald on top

Refers to someone who has hair on the sides but is bald on top.

calvo en el centro

balding

Progress in hair loss.

balding

wig

Artificial hair used to cover the head.

peluca

alopecia

Medical condition that causes hair loss.

alopecia

Ball head

That guy has a very shiny ball head.

Ese tipo tiene una cabeza de bola muy brillante.

Egg

They call him egg because of his baldness.

Lo llaman huevo por su calvicie.