tengo el pelo rubio y los ojos azules
/tenɡo el pelo ɾubjo i los oxos aθules/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I have blonde hair and blue eyes" is translated into Spanish as tengo el pelo rubio y los ojos azules.
This phrase is used to describe one's own physical appearance, specifically detailing the color of one's hair and eyes.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase can be broken down into several components: Tengo means "I have", el pelo rubio translates to "the hair blonde" and los ojos azules means "blue eyes".
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, adjectives typically follow the noun they describe, such as in el pelo rubio. Additionally, adjectives must agree in gender and number with the nouns they modify: rubio (masculine singular) matches pelo and azules (masculine plural) matches ojos. Note that rubio is the masculine form of the adjective for blonde, while rubia is the feminine form.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, rubio or rubia can be used as an affectionate nickname for a friend or partner, even if the person does not actually have blonde hair.
- The word rubio comes from the Latin word rubeus, meaning 'red or reddish'.
- While pelo is the common word for hair, Spanish speakers often use the word cabello in formal or poetic contexts to specifically denote the hair on a human head.
Examples in context
- tengo el pelo rubio y los ojos azules.I have blonde hair and blue eyes.
- En mi foto, tengo el pelo rubio y los ojos azules.In my photo, I have blonde hair and blue eyes.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are describing themselves to each other.
- ElenaYo tengo el pelo rubio y los ojos azules, ¿y tú?I have blonde hair and blue eyes, and you?
- AlejandroYo tengo el pelo castaño y los ojos verdes.I have brown hair and green eyes.
- Elena¡Qué colores tan bonitos!What beautiful colors!
- AlejandroGracias, Elena. Tú también tienes rasgos muy lindos.Thank you, Elena. You also have very pretty features.
