General
pela'o
What does pela'o mean?
A young person or kid, sometimes implying inexperience or naivety.
"Ese pela'o todavía no sabe na' de la vida."
Origin
Caribbean Spanish; from 'pelado'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'pela'o' mean?
It means a young kid or young person, sometimes implying they're inexperienced or naive.
Where does 'pela'o' come from?
It's a Caribbean contraction of 'pelado', with the 'd' dropped in casual speech.
How do you use 'pela'o'?
You use it for a young person, like 'ese pela'o no sabe na' de la vida' (that kid knows nothing about life yet).
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