canoso

canoso(
kah
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noh
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soh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. gray-haired
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
El dueño del hotel es un señor alto y canoso.The hotel's owner is a tall, gray-haired man.
b. grey-haired
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
El primer ministro se ve más canoso cada día.The prime minister looks more grey-haired every day.
c. white-haired
Esa mujer canosa no parece ser tan vieja.That white-haired woman doesn't seem that old.
a. gray
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Es un señor alto, de pelo canoso y ojos verdes.He's a tall man, with gray hair, and green eyes.
b. grey
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Ya con el paso de los años su barba café se ha tornado canosa.Over the years his brown beard has turned grey.
c. white
Tengo solo 35 años, pero mi pelo canoso me hace mayor.I'm only 35, but I look older because of my white hair.
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