How to Say "body hair" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “body hair” is “vello” — B1 level.
Examples
El vello de sus brazos es muy rubio y casi no se ve.
The hair on his arms is very blonde and can hardly be seen.
Sentí un escalofrío y se me erizó el vello de la nuca.
I felt a chill and the hair on the back of my neck stood up.
Mucha gente prefiere eliminar el vello corporal en verano.
Many people prefer to remove body hair in the summer.
Vello vs. Pelo
Use 'vello' for the short, fine hair on your body. Use 'pelo' or 'cabello' for the longer hair on your head.
A Masculine Word
This word is masculine, so always use it with 'el' (the) or 'un' (a).
The 'V' vs 'B' Mix-up
Mistake: “Using 'bello' to describe body hair.”
Correction: Use 'vello' with a 'V'. While they sound exactly the same, 'bello' with a 'B' means 'beautiful'.
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