English–Spanish

“dermis” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdeɾmis/

Example

La dermis es la capa profunda de la piel.

The dermis is the deep layer of the skin.

Illustration for dermis (dermis)

How to say “dermis” in Spanish

“Dermis” in Spanish is dermis.

Deep connective-tissue layer beneath the epidermis that supports blood vessels and sensory nerve endings.

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

Example sentences with dermis

El tatuaje llegó hasta la dermis.

The tattoo reached the dermis.

Tips for using dermis

  • Although identical in form to the English word, dermis is feminine in Spanish (la dermis) and is typically reserved for specialist speech rather than everyday conversation.

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