Aug
2
2009
Spanish adjective:Rubio
Author: Johns SmithSpanish Noun: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 whitish objects color too.
Example: ¿Hay algún problema oficial?
Translation:Is there any problem, officer?
