Adjective
/hirˈsuto/
The word "hirsuto" refers to having a lot of hair or being hairy, often used to describe animals or humans with excessive body hair. In medical terms, it may refer to conditions of abnormal hairiness, such as hirsutism, which is often discussed in endocrinology.
In Spanish, "hirsuto" is commonly used both in oral and written contexts, especially in discussions related to biology, dermatology, or general conversations about physical appearance.
Él tiene un cuerpo hirsuto que lo hace parecer un oso.
He has a hirsute body that makes him look like a bear.
La condición de hirsuto puede ser un síntoma de desequilibrio hormonal.
The condition of hirsutism can be a symptom of hormonal imbalance.
Los gatos hirsutos requieren un cuidado especial de su pelaje.
Hirsute cats require special care for their fur.
While "hirsuto" itself is not commonly found in many idiomatic expressions, it can be used in a few contexts to describe someone's appearance or certain attitudes. Here are some examples:
Hirsuto como un lobo
Hairy as a wolf
Se decía que el viejo era hirsuto como un lobo y no le importaba su apariencia.
They said the old man was hairy as a wolf and he didn't care about his appearance.
No me vengas con cuentos hirsutos
Don’t come to me with hairy stories (meaning don't give me nonsense)
En la reunión, ella empezó a contar historias hirsutas que solo enfurecieron a todos.
At the meeting, she started telling hairy stories that only annoyed everyone.
De corazón hirsuto
Having a hairy heart (referring to someone who is cold or has no compassion)
A veces me parece que él tiene un corazón hirsuto, nunca muestra empatía.
Sometimes it seems to me that he has a hairy heart; he never shows empathy.
The word "hirsuto" originates from the Latin "hirsutus," which means hairy or rough. This root is associated with characteristics that describe unrefined or unshorn hair.
Synonyms: - Lanudo (woolly) - Peludo (hairy)
Antonyms: - Desnudo (nude, hairless) - Lampiño (hairless, bald)