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How to Say "shaved" in Spanish

The Spanish word forshavedis peladoA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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pelado

adjectiveA2
referring to a very short haircut or head
A single orange that has been partially peeled, showing the segmented fruit inside.

Examples

Prefiero las manzanas peladas.

I prefer peeled apples.

El niño va pelado para el verano.

The boy has a buzz cut for the summer.

Era un monte pelado, sin un solo árbol.

It was a bare mountain, without a single tree.

Agreement with Objects

Like most words that describe things, this changes to 'pelada' if the object is feminine (like 'naranja') and 'pelados/peladas' for plural items.

Using 'Estar' vs 'Ser'

Use 'estar' to say a fruit is currently peeled (a state), and 'ser' if you are describing a person who is naturally bald (a characteristic).

Using it for 'skinned' knees

Mistake:Me pelé la rodilla y ahora está pelada.

Correction: While 'pelar' is used for the action, we usually say 'tengo la rodilla raspada' for a scrape. 'Pelado' is better for fruit or total hair removal.

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