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    Vello (en. Hair)

    /ˈbejo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Soft and fine hair that grows on the skin, different from scalp hair.
    The hair on his arms was very soft.
    El vello de sus brazos era muy suave.
    Hair that covers the human body in areas not usually exposed.
    She waxed the hair on her legs for the summer.
    Se depiló el vello de las piernas para el verano.
    Refers to hair that is not part of the hair growing on the head.
    Facial hair can be difficult to shave.
    El vello facial puede ser difícil de rasurar.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'vĕlum', which means 'covering' or 'cloak'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pubic hair
    Hair that grows in the genital area.
    vello público
    to remove hair
    To remove hair through waxing or shaving.
    quitar el vello
    to have hair
    To refer to the presence of hair on the body.
    tener vello

    Related Words

    waxing
    Process of hair removal.
    depilación
    shaving
    Action of shaving hair.
    afeitado
    hairiness
    Quality or state of having hair.
    vellosidad

    Slang Meanings

    Care of facial hairs.
    That style of beard highlights the hair.
    Ese estilo de barba resalta el vello.
    Unwanted body hair.
    Some say that showing body hair is a trend now.
    Algunos dicen que mostrar el vello es una tendencia ahora.