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    Pelado (en. Bare)

    /peˈlaðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    It refers to a person without hair, either naturally or due to various causes.
    The bald man feels comfortable with his appearance.
    El pelado se siente cómodo con su aspecto.
    Colloquial term in some countries to refer to a person unemployed or without resources.
    After losing his job, he became a bum.
    Después de perder su trabajo, se convirtió en un pelado.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb 'pelar', which means to remove the skin or hair from something.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be broke
    to have no money
    estar pelado
    rolling on the floor laughing
    extremely funny
    pelado de risa
    to be a loser
    to be useless
    ser un pelado

    Related Words

    bald
    a person who has no hair on their head.
    calvo
    hair
    filament that grows on the skin of humans and animals.
    pelo
    to peel
    to remove skin or hair.
    pelar

    Slang Meanings

    A person without economic resources.
    At the party, everyone was laughing at him because he was broke.
    En la fiesta, todos se reían de él porque estaba pelado.
    Someone who has been scammed or runs out of money.
    I feel broke after buying that used car.
    Me siento pelado después de comprar ese coche usado.