rubia
feminine, standard
The feminine form of blonde in Spanish is rubia. The masculine is rubio, and both mean fair or blond hair. It is also called de pelo rubio and güera.
Meaning: blonde, said about a woman (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| rubia | feminine, standard |
| de pelo rubio | neutral |
| güera | feminine, Mexico |
Rubia can be an adjective, as in una mujer rubia, or a noun, as in la rubia. The plural is rubias.
Which one should you use?
The word does not depend on hair dye, so rubia teñida or pelo teñido de rubio is said for dyed blonde hair. Rubia is also the word for a light beer in Spain.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico güera is a very common word for a fair-haired or fair-skinned woman, and it is often meant affectionately. It is informal, so use it only with people you know.
Did you know?
- In Spain una rubia is also a light beer, in the same way a morena can be a dark one.
Examples in context
- Mi hermana es rubia.My sister is blonde.
- Busco a una chica rubia con gafas.I am looking for a blonde girl with glasses.
- Se tiñó el pelo de rubio.She dyed her hair blonde.
Example conversation
Valeria describes her friend to a receptionist.
- ValeriaBusco a mi amiga, es alta y rubia.I am looking for my friend, she is tall and blonde.
- Recepcionista¿Lleva una chaqueta roja?Is she wearing a red jacket?
- ValeriaSí, esa es ella.Yes, that is her.
