el

/ˈpelo/

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Translation

hair

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Word origin

From Latin pilus ('a hair').

Origin
Latin
Root
pilus
English cognates
pile, depilatory, caterpillar

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralpelos

Examples

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She cut her hair very short for the summer.

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He has long, very dark hair.

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Her hair fell over her face while she was reading.

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I wash my hair every two days with hot water.

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They dyed her hair a strong red colour.

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This word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 1: pelo, situación, aparecer and 7 more words.