Peludo (en. Furry)

/peˈluðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to a being or thing covered with hair or bristly.
The hairy dog runs happily in the park.
El perro peludo corre feliz en el parque.
It can refer to something that is dense or woolly.
The furry blanket is very warm.
La manta peluda es muy cálida.
It is used in a figurative context to describe something complicated or confusing.
The situation became hairy when everyone started talking at the same time.
La situación se volvió peluda cuando todos comenzaron a hablar al mismo tiempo.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'pilosus', meaning 'hairy' or 'covered with hair'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in a hairy situation
To be in a complicated or difficult situation.
tener una situación peluda
it looks hairy
Something that appears complicated or hard to resolve.
parece peludo
it's not as hairy as it seems
It's not as difficult as it appears.
no es tan peludo como parece

Related Words

hair
Filament that covers the skin of animals.
pelo
fur
Set of hairs that cover the body of some animals.
pelaje
fluff
Small hairs or fibers that cling to a surface.
pelusilla

Slang Meanings

It refers to a very close friend.
That guy is my hairy friend, he's always there to help me.
Ese tipo es mi peludo, siempre está ahí para ayudarme.
It describes something exciting or extreme.
That movie was hairy, I couldn't stop watching.
Esa película fue peluda, no podía dejar de mirar.