Please help: "el pelo" or just "pelo"

Question

Hi! I'm a novice Spanish student and I'm attempting to write about my sister and describe her. Which brings me to my question: when describing her hair do I say "tiene el pelo..." or "tiene pelo..."

I don't know if it helps, but here's what I wrote thus far for context:

"Mi hermana se llama Shelley. Ella es muy bonita con ojos morenos. Tiene pelo marrón."

Thank you in advance for your help...I really appreciate it.

Answer 1

It can actually be said, " Tiene pelo color café (marrón) " in the daily conversation of spanish speakers but it's better to complete it with "el pelo".

Tiene el pelo color marrón. Su pelo es color marrón.

But it is fine if you just say "Tiene pelo marrón". It's correct. Hope I could help.

Great explanation. Thanks so much! - elcapitan511, Oct 10, 2011

Answer 2

Yes you have to put 'El pelo' if you dont put is a incomplete sentence, as if the hair is missing somewhere

Thanks Viggo! I appreciate the help. - elcapitan511, Oct 10, 2011