Spanish Conversation · Level 126
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Spanish word
cutis
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkutis/
Meaning
- masculine nouncomplexion
Example
Tu cutis se ve brillante.
Your complexion looks radiant.
More examples
¿Has notado que tu cutis está más seco en invierno?
Have you noticed that your skin is drier in winter?
Core concept
Facial complexion emphasizing smoothness and shine.
Common phrases
cutis saludable
healthy skin
limpiar el cutis
cleanse the skin
cutis mixto
combination skin
Similar words
piel: General skin of the body, including texture and overall health.
tez: Face tone and coloring that indicates paleness, flush, or tan.
Definition in Spanish
Piel del rostro; aspecto y textura de la piel facial, especialmente su tersura y brillo.
Word origin
It comes directly from Latin cutis 'skin', preserving the sense of the face's outer layer and yielding cognates such as cutáneo.
Usage tips
- As a lexical choice cutis signals attention to surface condition or cosmetic appearance rather than general skin, so it is common in dermatology and beauty contexts.
Related words
- cutáneocutaneousadjective
- cutículacuticlenoun