Kilo Lingo

el

masculine

/kaˈβeʎo/

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Translation

hair

Word origin

From Latin capillus ('hair of the head'). The same root gives English capillary.

Origin
Latin
Root
capillus
English cognates
capillary

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralcabellos

Examples

.

She has long, dark hair.

muchos .

She cut her hair after many years.

.

My sister has long, dark hair.

rubio chaqueta .

I found a blonde hair on my husband's jacket.

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She has worn her hair short since last summer.

cortarme .

I want to cut my hair before the wedding.

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This word is part of lesson 24.