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peludo

peh-LOO-doh/peˈluðo/

hairy, furry

Also: shaggy
A friendly, fluffy brown dog with long, thick fur covering its entire body.

📝 In Action

Mi perro es muy peludo y suave.

A1

My dog is very furry and soft.

Ese hombre tiene el pecho peludo.

A2

That man has a hairy chest.

Compré una alfombra peluda para la sala.

B1

I bought a shaggy rug for the living room.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • velludo (hairy (usually fine body hair))
  • peloso (hairy)

Antonyms

  • lampiño (hairless)
  • calvo (bald)

Common Collocations

  • perro peludo – furry dog
  • pecho peludo – hairy chest

difficult, tricky

Also: hairy
AdjectivemB2informal
ChileColombiaMexico
A small character looking at a massive, tangled knot of thick rope that is taller than they are.

📝 In Action

El examen de matemáticas estuvo bien peludo.

B2

The math exam was really difficult.

La situación se puso peluda cuando llegó la policía.

C1

The situation got hairy when the police arrived.

Está peludo terminar este trabajo para mañana.

B2

It's going to be tough to finish this work by tomorrow.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • fácil (easy)
  • papa (easy (slang))

Common Collocations

  • ponerse peludo – to get difficult/hairy
  • estar peludo – to be difficult

armadillo

NounmC2
ArgentinaUruguay
A small armadillo with visible patches of hair on its shell walking through the grass.

📝 In Action

Vimos un peludo corriendo por el campo.

C1

We saw an armadillo running through the field.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • armadillo (armadillo)
  • quirquincho (armadillo (Andean region))

Idioms & Expressions

  • peludo de regalo – An unexpected problem or a 'hot potato' handed to someone.

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "peludo" in Spanish:

armadillo→difficult→furry→hairy→shaggy→tricky→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: peludo

Question 1 of 3

How would you describe a dog with a lot of fur?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
pelo(hair) — Noun
peluquero(hairdresser) — Noun
pelaje(fur/coat) — Noun
pelusa(lint/fuzz) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Spanish word 'pelo' (hair), which comes from the Latin 'pilus'. The suffix '-udo' is used in Spanish to indicate having an abundance of something.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: peludoItalian: peloso

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'peludo' for the hair on my head?

Not really. Use 'pelo largo' (long hair) or 'mucho pelo'. 'Peludo' describes the body, animals, or objects.

Is 'peludo' an insult?

Usually no, it's just descriptive. However, like any word about appearance, use it politely!

What's the difference between 'peludo' and 'velludo'?

'Peludo' is more common and general. 'Velludo' specifically refers to 'vello' (the shorter, finer hair found on the arms or chest).