pelo rubio
/pelo ɾubjo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'blond hair' is translated into Spanish as pelo rubio.
The term rubio is used to describe blond hair for males. Additionally, the word rubio can function as a noun to refer to a blond person.
Which one should you use?
While pelo rubio is a common way to say blond hair, you may use cabello rubio for a more formal or elegant expression.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are describing a woman as a blond person, the adjective must agree in gender with the person, using rubia instead of rubio.
How do you pronounce it?
/pelo ɾubjo/
Did you know?
- The word rubio is an unexpected relative of the English word 'ruby'. Both trace their roots back to the Latin word for red.
- While rubio is the standard word for blond, some regions use catire or güero to describe people with light hair and skin.
- The distinction between pelo and cabello is more than just formality. Pelo is used for any hair on the body, whereas cabello refers specifically to the hair on a human head.
Examples in context
- Mary está enamorada del chico de pelo rubio.Mary is in love with the boy with blond hair.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe a boy with pelo rubio.Tatoeba #1672064 by marcelostockle, translation #1671931 by Spamster
- Tiene el pelo rubio.He has blond hair.This sentence is useful for stating that someone has pelo rubio.Tatoeba #1391600 by enteka, translation #452278 by CM
- La mujer tenía un hermoso cabello rubio.The woman had beautiful blond hair.
- El hombre de pelo rubio captó la atención de todos.The man with blond hair caught everyone's attention.
- Ella tiene el pelo rubio y los ojos azules.She has blond hair and blue eyes.
- Voy a salir con mi amiga rubia.I'm going out with my blond-haired friend.
- Ese niño tiene el pelo rubio.That boy has blond hair.
- La modelo es rubia.The model is blond.
- Mi prima tiene el pelo rubio y los ojos verdes.My cousin has blond hair and green eyes.
- Ese actor tiene el pelo rubio.That actor has blond hair.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are describing a new coworker.
- JavierEl nuevo colega tiene el pelo rubio.The new colleague has blond hair.
- ElenaAh, sí, lo vi ayer.Oh, yes, I saw him yesterday.
- JavierEs difícil no notarlo.It's hard not to notice.
- ElenaTienes razón, Javier.You're right, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pelo, rubio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
