Spanish Conversation · Level 167
15 words
Spanish word
cáscara
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkaskaɾa/
Meaning
- feminine nounpeel
Example
Quítale la cáscara a la naranja antes de comerla.
Remove the peel from the orange before eating it.
More examples
La cáscara del plátano puede causar resbalones.
The banana peel can cause slips.
Core concept
Shell or rind that is usually discarded before eating the inside.
Common phrases
cáscara de huevo
eggshell
cáscara dura
hard shell
restos de cáscara
peelings
Similar words
piel: Soft outer layer that covers a human or animal body.
corteza: Somewhat hard outer layer on trees or the crusty exterior of bread.
concha: Hard protective shell found on mollusks and some crustaceans.
cascarón: Thin, fragile shell that encloses an egg and cracks easily.
Definition in Spanish
Parte superficial que recubre alimentos, semillas o huevos y que suele eliminarse para consumir el interior.
Word origin
Derived from Vulgar Latin casca meaning 'shell' or 'husk', which developed into similar forms in the Romance languages and into Spanish cáscara.
Usage tips
- For many fruits speakers say pelar la naranja rather than quitar la cáscara de la naranja, but for eggs phrases like romper la cáscara are common.