pelón
Mexico, casual
In Mexican Spanish a bald man is pelón in casual talk. The standard word calvo is understood everywhere and sounds more neutral.
Meaning: without hair (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| pelón | Mexico, casual |
| calvo | standard |
Pelón can sound friendly or teasing, so be careful with people you do not know. Calvo is the safer word when you describe a person plainly.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjectives change for a woman, as in pelona and calva, although women are rarely described this way.
Did you know?
- Pelón is also used in Mexico as a nickname and as a word for a shaved or hairless animal.
Examples in context
- Mi tío está pelón.My uncle is bald.
- Mi papá se está quedando calvo.My dad is going bald.
Example conversation
Fernando and his friend Chuy talk about a haircut in Monterrey.
- FernandoChuy, me voy a rapar la cabeza.Chuy, I am going to shave my head.
- ChuyVas a quedar pelón.You will end up bald.
- FernandoPues así me gusta.Well, I like it that way.
