Spanish word

cuero

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkweɾo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounleather

Example

¿Es este cinturón de cuero?

Is this belt made of leather?

Illustration for cuero (leather)

More examples

¿Prefieres un cinturón de cuero o uno de plástico?

Do you prefer a leather belt or a plastic one?

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • cinturón de cuero

    leather belt

  • chaqueta de cuero

    leather jacket

  • funda de cuero

    leather case

Similar words

piel: Animal skin as material for clothing and accessories.
piel sintética: Artificial leather of plastic resins or synthetic fibers for bags and jackets.
gamuza: Soft, napped leather with a velvety surface for jackets and shoes.
charol: Firm leather with a high-gloss, patent finish for shiny shoes and bags.

Definition in Spanish

Piel de animal transformada mediante el curtido para obtener un material resistente y maleable empleado en ropa, calzado y artículos.

Word origin

From Latin corium 'skin', Spanish cuero comes to mean animal hide treated by tanning into a durable, flexible material.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Opposites

Related words

  • cuerinafaux leathernoun

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