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pelusa means lint — a common term in Funny Words. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: November 15, 2025

😆 Funny Words

pelusa

noun • /[peh-LOO-sah]/

lint

Example:

Hay una pelusa gigante en tu suéter.

There’s a giant lint ball on your sweater.

🧠 What does pelusa mean?

Pelusa is a feminine noun that most commonly refers to lint, fluff, or fuzz—the small, soft fibers that gather on clothing or other textiles. It can also describe the downy, soft covering on some fruits, like a peach. In a more colloquial sense, 'tener pelusa' or 'dar pelusa' means to feel or cause a slight sense of envy or jealousy.

📚 Extra examples

  • Después de lavar la ropa, siempre tengo que limpiar la pelusa del filtro de la secadora.
    After washing the clothes, I always have to clean the lint from the dryer filter.
  • La piel del durazno tiene una pelusa muy suave.
    The skin of the peach has a very soft fuzz.
  • Me da un poco de pelusa que te vayas de vacaciones sin mí.
    It makes me a little bit jealous that you're going on vacation without me.
  • El jersey oscuro se llenó de pelusas claras del abrigo.
    The dark sweater got covered in light-colored lint from the coat.

💡 Did You Know?

The connection between 'pelusa' as physical fuzz and as mild envy is quite interesting. The figurative meaning suggests that envy, in this case, is not a strong, serious emotion but rather a light, small, and slightly irritating feeling, much like a piece of lint on one's clothing.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "pelusa"

Synonyms: borra, lanilla, vello, envidia, celos
Opposites: generosidad, admiración, contento

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'lint' in Spanish?
The most common word for 'lint' in Spanish is 'pelusa'. Depending on the context, you might also hear 'borra'.
How do you pronounce 'pelusa' in Spanish?
'Pelusa' is pronounced peh-LOO-sah. The stress is on the second syllable, 'lu'.
How do you use 'pelusa' in a sentence?
For lint: 'El jersey negro está lleno de pelusa blanca.' (The black sweater is full of white lint.) For envy: 'A mi hermano le da pelusa mi coche nuevo.' (My new car makes my brother a bit envious.)
What is the English translation of 'pelusa'?
The primary English translation of 'pelusa' is 'lint' or 'fuzz'. It can also translate to 'envy' or 'jealousy' in colloquial contexts, often expressed as 'to be a little jealous'.
Does 'pelusa' change for gender or number?
Yes. 'Pelusa' is a feminine noun. Its plural form is 'pelusas'. For example: 'Encontré varias pelusas en el sofá.' (I found several pieces of lint on the sofa.)
Is 'pelusa' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'pelusa' is a very common word in everyday Spanish, both for its literal meaning of lint/fuzz and its colloquial meaning of slight envy.
Does 'pelusa' have slang or double meanings?
Yes, its most common double meaning is colloquial and refers to a mild feeling of envy or jealousy. The expression 'tener pelusa' or 'dar pelusa' is widely used in this sense.
Is 'pelusa' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The word 'pelusa' is understood in both Spain and Latin America with its primary meanings of lint and fuzz. The colloquial use for 'envy' is also widespread, though regional preferences for other synonyms for envy might exist.

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