Pelirroja (en. Redhead)

/pe-li-rro-ja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
It refers to a woman with red or orange hair.
The redhead in the group always draws attention.
La pelirroja del grupo siempre llama la atención.
In some contexts, it can refer to a person with a strong character.
That redhead has a very strong personality.
Esa pelirroja tiene una personalidad muy fuerte.

Etymology

The term comes from the combination of 'peli-' which is related to hair and 'roja' which indicates color.

Common Phrases and Expressions

it's better to be a redhead than not to be one
It expresses that having a distinctive trait is better than not having one.
más vale ser pelirroja que no serlo

Related Words

pelirrojo
Masculine term used to refer to a man with red hair.
pelirrojo

Slang Meanings

A colloquial expression to refer to a person with red hair.
That girl is a redhead and seems very fun.
Esa chica es una pelirroja y parece muy divertida.
It refers to someone who stands out for their red hair in a group.
She always knows who the redhead is in the place.
Siempre sabe quién es la pelirroja del lugar.