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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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Spanish Noun: Oficial

Pronunciation: Oh-phee-ceeahl

Translation: Officer

Function: Noun

How to address a representative of the authority? ‘Oficial’ [officer] is a sure bet whether he or she is ranked or not. They’ll gladly accept it nevertheless.

You can use this word for all kinds in Latin-America and any representative with uniform in Spain. ‘Oficial’ is also the translation for ‘Official’, so don’t get confused if you hear it in another context.

Example:

¿Hay algún problema oficial?

Translation:

Is there a problem, officer?

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