pelirrojo
/peliˈroxo/
The English phrase 'ranga' refers to the Spanish word pelirrojo, which describes a person with red hair.
The term is used to identify a person characterized by having red hair.
How do you pronounce it?
/peliˈroxo/
Did you know?
- The word pelirrojo shares a root with the English word 'pile' via the Latin word pilus, meaning a hair or bristle.
- While pelirrojo is the standard term found in dictionaries, many people use the diminutive pelirrojito to express affection toward a red-haired child.
Example conversation
Elena is describing her new coworker to Alejandro.
- ElenaTengo un nuevo compañero de trabajo.I have a new coworker.
- Alejandro¿Cómo es él?What is he like?
- ElenaEs pelirrojo y muy amable.He is red-haired and very kind.
- AlejandroParece una persona agradable.He sounds like a pleasant person.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry pelirrojo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pelirrojo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
