What is the Spanish word for "hair"?

Learn how to say "hair" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

hair

Spanish

pelo

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Alternative translations of "hair"

pelo
cabello

Examples of how to use "hair" in Spanish

English
She has very long and beautiful hair.
Spanish
Ella tiene el cabello muy largo y hermoso.
English
Her hair looks shiny today.
Spanish
Su cabello se ve brillante hoy.
English
I found a hair on my shirt.
Spanish
Encontré un cabello en mi camisa.
English
He cut his hair very short.
Spanish
Se cortó el pelo muy corto.
English
Please tie your hair back.
Spanish
Por favor, recoge tu cabello.

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