A1 — Beginnernoun
capello
hair (one strand)
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
capigliatura (hair overall)chiomatreccia (braid)ciuffo (tuft)
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
calvizie (baldness)
Usage note
'Capello' is a single strand; 'capelli' (plural) is used for hair in general. 'Capigliatura' or 'chioma' is the full head of hair. 'Ciuffo' is a tuft or lock. 'Taglio di capelli' is a haircut.
Example
"Ha i capelli lunghi e ricci."
"She has long, curly hair."
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