venirle al pelo: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  SpainLatin Americacolloquial
  • to be perfectly suited or opportune for someone; to come at the right time or fit someone exactly.

  Examples

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  • La oferta de trabajo me vino al pelo justo cuando estaba buscando un cambio profesional.

    The job offer came at the perfect time just when I was looking for a career change.

  • Este vestido me viene al pelo para la fiesta de esta noche; es justo lo que necesitaba.

    This dress fits me perfectly for tonight’s party; it’s just what I needed.

  • El consejo que me diste me vino al pelo para superar esa difícil etapa.

    The advice you gave me was perfectly suited to help me overcome that difficult stage.