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“callus” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkaʝo/

Example

Me salió un callo en el pie.

I got a callus on my foot.

Illustration for callo (callus)

How to say “callus” in Spanish

“Callus” in Spanish is callo.

Thick, hardened patch of skin caused by repeated rubbing or pressure.

Full entry for callo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with callo

Si no tratas el callo, puede doler al caminar.

If you don't treat the callus, it may hurt when you walk.

Tips for using callo

  • In conversation, tener callos often functions as a metaphor for having experience or being hardened, so context determines whether it is literal skin or figurative toughness.

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