Spanish Conversation · Level 61
76 words
Spanish word
pelaje
Pronunciation
IPA/peˈlaxe/
Meaning
- masculine nounfur
Example
El gato tiene un pelaje brillante.
The cat has shiny fur.
More examples
Durante el invierno, el perro desarrolla un pelaje más espeso.
During the winter, the dog develops a thicker coat.
Core concept
Overall coat of an animal showing hair texture, color, and distribution.
Common phrases
pelaje brillante
shiny coat
pelaje suave
soft coat
pelaje espeso
thick coat
Similar words
pelo: Individual hair strands emerging from the skin, each counted as a single hair.
Definition in Spanish
Designa al conjunto de pelos que cubren a un animal, considerando su textura, color y distribución sobre el cuerpo.
Word origin
From Spanish pelo 'hair' plus the suffix -aje, with pelo from Latin pilus and -aje marking a collective or characteristic related to hair.
Usage tips
- 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.
Other meanings
- coatnoun
- peltnoun
Opposites
- calviciebaldnessnoun
- alopeciaalopecianoun