Cuero (en. Leather)

/ˈkwe.ɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Tanned skin of an animal used to make objects.
The belt is made of leather.
El cinturón está hecho de cuero.
Material used for the manufacture of design objects.
Leather shoes are very durable.
Los zapatos de cuero son muy duraderos.
Skin itself, as a natural element of humans or animals.
Human leather is exposed to different conditions.
El cuero humano está expuesto a diferentes condiciones.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'corium', which refers to skin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

of leather
Made of leather.
de cuero
smart leather
It refers to a person with cunning or skill.
cuero de inteligente
tougher than leather
Something that is extremely durable.
más duro que el cuero

Related Words

skin
Outer layer that covers the bodies of living beings.
piel
tanned
Process of treating skin so that it becomes leather.
curtido
craftsmanship
Activity of making objects by hand, often from leather.
artesanía

Slang Meanings

Colloquial term for referring to the human body or its skin.
That guy has incredible leather.
Ese tipo tiene un cuero increíble.
Used in some places to refer to an attractive person.
That girl has good leather.
Esa chica tiene un buen cuero.