pelo largo y pelirrojo
/pelo laɾɡo i peliroxo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "long red hair" is translated into Spanish as pelo largo y pelirrojo.
This phrase is used to describe hair that is characterized by both its length and its red color. You can also say su cabello largo y pelirrojo to mean "his/her long red hair" by adding the possessive pronoun su.
Did you know?
- Unlike in English, where 'red' is a simple adjective, Spanish uses the special term pelirrojo specifically for hair instead of just saying rojo.
- The word largo is a cognate of the English word 'large'. While 'large' now refers to size in general, largo specifically describes length in Spanish.
- While pelo is common for hair, the word cabello is often used specifically for the hair on a human head to distinguish it from body hair.
Examples in context
- su hermoso cabello largo y pelirrojoHis/her beautiful long red hair
- Él tiene melena larga y pelirroja, es realmente llamativo.He has long red hair, it's truly eye-catching.
- Su cabello largo y pelirrojo enmarca su rostro de manera encantadora.Her long red hair beautifully frames her face.
Example conversation
Mateo is describing a new colleague to Elena.
- MateoLa nueva jefa tiene el pelo largo y pelirrojo.The new boss has long red hair.
- Elena¿Es alta también?Is she tall too?
- MateoSí, y usa gafas.Yes, and she wears glasses.
- ElenaYa sé quién es.Now I know who it is.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries largo, pelirrojo, pelo, y, CC BY-SA 4.0.
