Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pelado

Adjective/Noun

/peˈla.du/

Definition

Pelado is a Portuguese word that means ‘naked’ or ‘bare.’ It can also refer to someone who is bald.

Examples

O homem estava pelado na praia. (The man was naked on the beach.)
Ele ficou pelado após perder todo o cabelo. (He became bald after losing all his hair.)

Meaning

The term ‘pelado’ is used to describe the state of being without clothing, as well as to depict a surface that is stripped of covering. In a colloquial context, it can refer to a person who is bald or has very short hair.