Spanish Conversation · Level 22
90 words
Spanish word
güero
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈgweɾo/
Meaning
- adjectiveblond
Example
Su hermano es muy güero.
His brother is very blond.
More examples
¿Eres tú güero?
Are you blond?
Core concept
Light-skinned person with blond hair.
Common phrases
tener el cabello güero
have blond hair
muy güero
very blond
ser güero
be blond
Similar words
rubio: Naturally blond-haired person with light-golden tones.
claro: A light, pale color or tone.
blanco: Very pale or white in color.
Definition in Spanish
Describe a una persona de tez clara o pelo rubio; su registro es coloquial y regionalmente frecuente en México.
Word origin
Colloquial Mexican Spanish adjective spelled güero with a diaeresis that marks the pronounced u, used regionally to describe fair complexion or blond hair and of uncertain deeper origin.
Usage tips
- This term is colloquial in Mexico and often used as a casual descriptor or nickname, so use rubio or de piel clara in neutral or formal contexts.