el pelo

the fur

Example Sentence

Cepillo el pelo para que quede suave.

I brush the fur so it stays soft.

Meaning

El pelo means the fur (or hair). In pet care, it often refers to a coat that you brush or keep clean.

Common Phrases

  • cepillar el pelo — to brush the fur
  • tener el pelo suave — to have soft fur

Example

Cepillo el pelo con cuidado.

I brush the fur carefully.

Common Mistake

Avoid mixing it with la piel (skin). For fur, use el pelo, not la piel.