How to Say "hairs" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “hairs” is “pelos” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Tienes pelos de gato en el sofá.
You have cat hairs on the sofa.
Me depilé los pelos de las piernas.
I waxed the hair on my legs.
Se me ponen los pelos de punta con esa canción.
That song makes my hair stand on end (gives me goosebumps).
Hair on the Head vs. General Hair
While 'pelo' (singular) can mean hair in general, when referring specifically to the hair on someone's head, many Spanish speakers prefer the word 'cabello'. 'Pelos' often refers to body hair or individual strands.
Using 'pelo' for the plural
Mistake: “Hay mucho pelo en el suelo.”
Correction: Hay muchos pelos en el suelo. (The plural 'pelos' is usually preferred when referring to multiple individual strands, even if English uses the singular 'hair'.)
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