A1 — Beginnersostantivo (m. pl.)
capelli
hair (on the head)
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
chiomacrinieracioccatreccia
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
calvizietesta rasata
Usage note
'Capelli' is always plural (like 'hair' is uncountable in English). One single hair is 'un capello'. 'Chioma' is poetic/literary for a full head of hair. 'Criniera' (mane) is informal for thick, abundant hair.
Example
"Ha i capelli lunghi e lisci che le arrivano alla vita."
"She has long, straight hair that reaches her waist."
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