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Spanish Adjective: Rubio

Pronunciation: Roo-beeoh

Translation: Blond

Function: Adjective

‘Rubio’ [blond] is used referring to people’s light hair color, skin color or both. If hair color is very light, then ‘platino’ [platinum] is used more often.

Instead, ‘güero’ is much more used in Mexico and Venezuela. In formal writing or talking, ‘rubio’ is the right word. ‘Güero’ might be used when referring to a whitish objects color too.

Example:

¿Quiere que le ayude, güera?

Translation:

Can I help you, blonde?

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