When we want to describe how people look in Spanish, it's helpful to know some key words. Here are some common words that can help you describe physical traits:

Common Words for Describing How People Look:

1. Alto/a - tall

   • Example: Ella es alta y delgada. (She is tall and slim.)

2. Bajo/a - short

   • Example: Él es bajo y amable. (He is short and kind.)

3. Gordo/a - fat

   • Example: El gato es gordo y perezoso. (The cat is fat and lazy.)

4. Delgado/a - thin

   • Example: Ella es delgada con cabello largo. (She is thin with long hair.)

5. Rubio/a - blonde

   • Example: Mi amigo es rubio. (My friend is blonde.)

6. Moreno/a - dark-haired or brunette

   • Example: Su hermana es morena. (His sister is dark-haired.)

7. Pelirrojo/a - red-haired

   • Example: La chica pelirroja es divertida. (The red-haired girl is funny.)

Practice Time!

Now it's your turn to describe someone using these words:

• Mi padre es _______ (tall) y _______ (dark-haired).
• Tu amiga es _______ (thin) y _______ (blonde).

Using these words makes it easy to talk about how people look in your everyday conversations!