Also means
fuzz
Usage Note
Vello refers to fine, soft body hair as opposed to pelo (head/coarse hair) or cabello (hair of the head). The phrase vello corporal means 'body hair' in general. It is distinct from pelo in both register and meaning, and appears often in health and beauty contexts.
Examples
"Tiene vello en los brazos."
Natural Translation
She has hair on her arms.
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