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English - Italian
Hair
hɛr
Extremely common
600 - 700
600 - 700
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
capelli, pelo, ciuffo, capello
Hair meanings in Italian
capelli
Example:
She has long hair.
Lei ha i capelli lunghi.
He dyed his hair blonde.
Si è tinti i capelli di biondo.
Usage: formal/informalContext: General usage for referring to the hair on the head
Note: The most common and general translation for 'hair' in Italian.
pelo
Example:
The cat has soft hair.
Il gatto ha il pelo morbido.
Horses have thick hair.
I cavalli hanno il pelo folto.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used for referring to the hair of animals or fur
Note: Can be used interchangeably with 'capelli' in some contexts, but typically used for animal hair.
ciuffo
Example:
She has a stylish hair tuft.
Lei ha un ciuffo di capelli alla moda.
He brushed his hair tuft back.
Si è pettinato indietro il ciuffo.
Usage: informalContext: Refers to a tuft or lock of hair, often styled separately
Note: A specific term used for a distinct section of hair, commonly used in hairstyling.
capello
Example:
I found a gray hair.
Ho trovato un capello grigio.
She pulled out a hair from her brush.
Ha tirato fuori un capello dalla spazzola.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Refers to a single strand of hair
Note: Typically used when referring to individual hairs or strands, such as in haircare or personal grooming contexts.
Hair's synonyms
locks
Locks refer to a person's hair, especially when it is long and beautiful. It is often used in a poetic or descriptive context.
Example: She had long, flowing locks that shimmered in the sunlight.
Note: Locks is more poetic and descriptive than the general term 'hair.'
tresses
Tresses typically refer to a woman's long hair, especially when it is styled or arranged in an attractive way.
Example: Her golden tresses cascaded down her back in gentle waves.
Note: Tresses often imply a sense of elegance or beauty in the hair.
mane
Mane is commonly used to describe the long, thick hair that grows around the neck of some animals, such as lions and horses. When referring to humans, it can suggest a thick or voluminous head of hair.
Example: The lion's mane was thick and majestic, framing its face with golden fur.
Note: Mane is more often associated with animals, particularly large mammals like lions.
follicles
Follicles are small sacs in the skin from which hair grows. When used in the context of hair, it typically refers to the structures responsible for hair growth.
Example: The dermatologist examined the health of her hair follicles to determine the cause of her hair loss.
Note: Follicles specifically refer to the anatomical structures involved in hair growth, rather than the hair itself.
Hair expressions, common phrases
Let your hair down
To relax and behave freely, without worrying about conventions or restrictions.
Example: After a long week of work, I just want to let my hair down and relax this weekend.
Note: The idiom 'let your hair down' uses 'hair' metaphorically to mean releasing inhibitions or being relaxed, rather than referring to actual hair.
Bad hair day
A day when one's hair looks messy or unattractive, usually reflecting a day where things are not going well.
Example: I woke up late and couldn't style my hair properly, so it's definitely a bad hair day for me.
Note: In this idiom, 'bad hair day' refers to a day when everything seems to be going wrong and not just about hair.
Split hairs
To argue or worry about very small details or differences that are not important.
Example: Stop splitting hairs and focus on the main issue at hand.
Note: This idiom uses 'split hairs' metaphorically to mean being overly concerned with trivial distinctions, not actually cutting or dividing hair.
Hair of the dog
Drinking alcohol to cure a hangover, based on the idea that a bit of what caused the hangover will help alleviate it.
Example: I heard that having a bloody mary is a good hair of the dog to cure a hangover.
Note: The phrase 'hair of the dog' originates from the old belief that putting hair from the dog that bit you onto the wound would heal it.
Make your hair stand on end
To cause a feeling of extreme fear or horror; to make one shudder.
Example: The eerie sound of the howling wind made my hair stand on end.
Note: The idiom 'make your hair stand on end' refers to a strong emotional reaction, not the physical act of hair actually standing up.
Hair-raising
Extremely frightening or exciting, causing one's hair to stand on end due to fear or excitement.
Example: The roller coaster ride was so fast and steep, it was a hair-raising experience.
Note: The term 'hair-raising' describes something thrilling or terrifying, not literally causing the hair to rise.
Keep your hair on
An informal way to tell someone to stay calm and not get angry or upset.
Example: Hey, keep your hair on! There's no need to get so worked up about it.
Note: In this phrase, 'keep your hair on' is a figurative expression meaning to keep one's temper in check, not about actual hair.
Hair's breadth
A very small distance or amount; a tiny margin.
Example: He missed the target by a hair's breadth, but it was enough to cost him the victory.
Note: In this phrase, 'hair's breadth' refers to an extremely narrow distance, not the actual breadth of a hair.
Hair everyday (slang) expressions
Mop
Mop is a slang term used humorously to refer to a head of hair, especially when it is messy or unkempt.
Example: I need to get my mop trimmed; it's getting too long.
Note: Unlike 'hair', 'mop' has a more casual and playful connotation.
Chop
To 'get a chop' means to get a haircut or change one's hairstyle significantly.
Example: I'm thinking of getting a chop and completely changing my hairstyle.
Note: The slang term 'chop' specifically refers to the action of cutting or changing hair, unlike the general term 'hair'.
Hair - Examples
My hair is getting too long, I need to cut it.
I miei capelli stanno diventando troppo lunghi, devo tagliarli.
She has beautiful curly hair.
Lei ha dei bellissimi capelli ricci.
He found a gray hair in his beard.
Ha trovato un capello grigio nella sua barba.
Hair grammar
Hair - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: hair
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): hairs, hair
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): hair
Syllables, Separation and Stress
hair Contains 1 syllables: hair
Phonetic transcription: ˈher
hair , ˈher (The red syllable is stressed)
Hair - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
hair: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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