How to Say "red-haired" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “red-haired” is “pelirrojo” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
adjectiveA1
describing a person's physical trait
Examples
Mi hermano menor es pelirrojo.
My younger brother is red-haired.
Busco a un chico pelirrojo con gafas.
I'm looking for a red-haired boy with glasses.
El perro pelirrojo corre por el parque.
The red-haired dog runs through the park.
Match the Gender
This word changes its ending based on who you are talking about. Use 'pelirrojo' for a man or a masculine object, and 'pelirroja' for a woman.
Two Words in One
This is a 'compound word'—it's just 'pelo' (hair) and 'rojo' (red) smashed together with an 'i' in the middle to make it easier to say.
Using 'Rojo' for Hair
Mistake: “Mi amigo tiene pelo rojo.”
Correction: Mi amigo es pelirrojo.
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