English–Spanish
“fur” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/peˈlaxe/
Example
El gato tiene un pelaje brillante.
The cat has shiny fur.
How to say “fur” in Spanish
“Fur” in Spanish is pelaje.
Overall coat of an animal showing hair texture, color, and distribution.
Example sentences with pelaje
Durante el invierno, el perro desarrolla un pelaje más espeso.
During the winter, the dog develops a thicker coat.
Tips for using pelaje
- Refers to an animal's coat rather than a person's hair, so pelaje is used for a dog's or cat's coat while pelo or cabello is used for human hair.