This is the 6470th most frequent Catalan word.
pelé
In Catalan, "pelé" means "bare" or "naked."
Here, 'pelé' refers to the spin or motion of a ball during a play, showing a nuanced use of the term in sports context.
El pelé de la pilota és impressionant.
The spin of the ball is impressive.
In this sentence, 'pelé' refers to a specific hairstyle that is cut very short or shaved.
Ell porta el cabell pelé des de fa temps.
He has kept his closely shaved hairstyle for a long time.
Here, 'pelé' is used to describe an action or gesture that is deft, skillful, or agile.