'Pelo' vs. 'Cabello'

Use 'el pelo' (singular) to talk about all the hair on a head as one concept. Use 'los pelos' (plural) to talk about individual strands, like when you find a few on your shirt.

One Thing vs. Many Strands

Remember that 'pelo' is very versatile. It works for the hair on your arms, your dog's fur, and even the fuzz on a peach.

Beyond the Head

Extremely common. Used daily to talk about people and animals.

If 'pelo' is doing an action (often after 'yo'), it's this verb. If it's a thing that has an article like 'el' or 'un' before it, it's the noun 'hair'.

Spotting the Verb

Common in cooking contexts. This is the 'yo' (I) form of the verb 'pelar' in the present tense.

Learn the complete meaning of 'pelo' in Spanish. Covers its use as 'hair' or 'fur', the verb 'I peel' (from pelar), common idioms like 'por un pelo', and full verb conjugations.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

Practice Conjugations