Pello (en. Coat)
/ˈpe.ʝo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Fine hair that covers certain parts of the human body.
The hair on the arm is softer than that on the chest.
El pello del brazo es más suave que el del pecho.
Hair in an undesirable or unkempt state.
After the storm, his hair looked messy.
Después de la tormenta, su pello parecía desordenado.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'pilus' which means hair.
Common Phrases and Expressions
hair on the chest
Visible body hair in the chest area.
pello en el pecho
to remove hair
To remove hair from a part of the body.
quitarse el pello
Related Words
hair
Hair that grows on the head.
pelo
down
Finer hair that covers the body.
vello
sharp
Related to elements that cut or tear.
afilado
Slang Meanings
Used to refer derogatorily to hair in unwanted places.
I need to shave, I don’t like this hair.
Tengo que depilarme, este pello no me gusta.
It refers to a person with a lot of body hair.
That guy is a real hairy mess, you need a machine to cut his hair.
Ese chico es un verdadero pello, se necesita una máquina para cortarle el vello.