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“leather” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkweɾo/

Example

¿Es este cinturón de cuero?

Is this belt made of leather?

Illustration for cuero (leather)

How to say “leather” in Spanish

“Leather” in Spanish is cuero.

Durable flexible material made from tanned animal skin for garments and footwear.

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

Example sentences with cuero

¿Prefieres un cinturón de cuero o uno de plástico?

Do you prefer a leather belt or a plastic one?

Tips for using cuero

  • Cuero is the normal word for tanned leather goods while piel can also mean living skin or fur, so chaqueta de cuero is the usual phrase for a leather jacket.

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