pelo
hair
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈpe.lo/
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Cultural Note
Spanish distinguishes between 'pelo' (hair in general, individual hairs) and 'cabello' (head hair, more formal/literary). Many idioms use 'pelo': 'tomar el pelo' means to pull someone's leg, and 'por los pelos' means by a hair's breadth.
📝 Example Sentences
Tiene el pelo largo y rizado.
She has long, curly hair.
Me corté el pelo ayer.
I got my hair cut yesterday.
Se le está cayendo el pelo por el estrés.
His hair is falling out from stress.