Pelo (en. Hair)

/ˈpe.lo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Filament that grows on the skin of mammals.
She has long, shiny hair.
Ella tiene el pelo largo y brillante.
Set of hairs or human hair.
I have decided to change the color of my hair.
He decidido cambiar de color mi pelo.
Hair found on the skin of some animals.
The dog has soft, thick hair.
El perro tiene un pelo suave y espeso.

Etymology

From the Latin 'pĕlum', meaning 'hair' or 'feather'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give the hair
To deceive or defraud someone.
dar el pelo
unadorned
Without adornments or accessories, in a simple manner.
a pelo
to comb the hair
To fix or untangle the hair.
peinar el pelo

Related Words

hair
Hair that grows on the human head.
cabello
wig
Artificial hair used as decoration or to cover the head.
peluca
fluff
Loose or fine strands of hair.
pelusa

Slang Meanings

To be nude
When I have no money, sometimes I have to go out naked.
Cuando no tengo dinero, a veces tengo que salir a pelo.
To get a hair
She got a hair when she saw her ex-boyfriend at the party.
Se echó un pelo al ver a su exnovio en la fiesta.