Spanish word

rubio

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈruβjo/

Meaning

  • adjectiveblond

Example

Mi hermana es rubia.

My sister is blond.

Illustration for rubio (blond)

More examples

Tiene el pelo rubio y los ojos verdes.

She has blond hair and green eyes.

Core concept

Person with pale golden hair.

Common phrases

  • tener el pelo rubio

    have blond hair

  • ser rubio

    be blond

  • cabello rubio

    blond hair

Similar words

moreno: Shows dark hair or a darker skin tone.
castaño: Shows brown, chestnut-colored hair.
pelirrojo: Shows red or auburn hair.

Definition in Spanish

Dicho de una persona o de su cabello: de color claro, cercano al dorado.

Word origin

From Latin rubeus 'reddish', Romance sound changes produce Spanish rubio and shift its sense toward light, golden hair.

Usage tips

  • Often used both as an adjective and as a noun ('es rubia', 'los rubios'), and the adjective agrees in gender and number with the person (rubio/rubia, rubios/rubias).

Other meanings

  • blondenoun
  • goldenadjective

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