pelón
slang, Mexico
The neutral word for bald is calvo. The informal word in Mexico is pelón, used for someone with a shaved or bare head. It is also called pelado.
Meaning: having no hair (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| pelón | slang, Mexico |
| calvo | neutral |
| pelado | informal, some regions |
Calvo describes hair loss. Pelón is looser and can be affectionate or teasing, so tone matters.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Calling someone calvo to their face can offend. Slang like pelón is better kept for close friends.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine forms are calva and pelona.
Did you know?
- In Mexico pelón is also a common nickname, and the term for a hairless dog breed is xoloitzcuintle.
Examples in context
- Mi tío está calvo desde joven.My uncle has been bald since he was young.
- Ese pelón es mi primo.That bald guy is my cousin.
- Se rapó y quedó pelón.He shaved his head and ended up bald.
Example conversation
Two friends, Omar and Pablo, joke about a haircut.
- OmarPablo, ¿qué te hiciste?Pablo, what did you do to yourself?
- PabloMe corté el pelo al rape.I buzzed my hair.
- OmarAhora estás pelón.Now you are bald.
