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    Pelusa (en. Fluff)

    /peˈlu.sa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Fibers or hairs that accumulate on fabrics or surfaces.
    The lint stuck to my jacket after I sat on the couch.
    La pelusa se adhirió a mi chaqueta después de sentarme en el sofá.
    Small filaments that form a bundle.
    She swept the lint off the floor with a broom.
    Ella retiró la pelusa del suelo con una escoba.
    Light and volatile substance in some plants.
    The dandelion releases fluff into the air as it matures.
    El diente de león libera pelusa en el aire al madurar.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pilusa', which refers to hair or fibers.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    remove the lint
    Eliminate small particles by clearing a surface.
    quitar la pelusa
    be full of lint
    Being covered or filled with loose particles.
    estar lleno de pelusa

    Related Words

    lint roller
    Garment made of plush or similar material.
    pelusón
    fuzz ball
    Bunch of fibers or hair that forms when tearing substances.
    pelote
    wig shop
    Store where wigs and related items are sold.
    pelucería

    Slang Meanings

    Disorder or accumulated things that are not used.
    That room is full of fluff, you should clean.
    Ese cuarto está lleno de pelusa, deberías limpiar.
    Term used to refer to people who are disorganized.
    Don't be a mess, organize your room.
    No seas pelusa, organiza tu habitación.