Cueros (en. Leathers)

/ˈkwe.ɾos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Material obtained from the skin of animals, especially used in the manufacture of clothing and accessories.

I bought a very elegant leather coat.

Compré un abrigo de cueros muy elegante.

Set of animal skins, especially from cattle.

Cowhides are highly sought after in the footwear industry.

Los cueros de vaca son muy solicitados en la industria del calzado.

In a broader context, it refers to the leatherworking industry.

The production of leathers in this region is very important for the local economy.

La producción de cueros en esta región es muy importante para la economía local.

From Latin 'corium', which means skin.

sheepskins

Skins from sheep, often used in clothing.

cueros de oveja

working leather

To make items from leathers, frequently related to leatherworking.

trabajar el cuero

leather body

Expression that can be used to refer to a well-dressed person in leather garments.

cuerpo de cuero

leather

The skin itself, without specific context.

cuero

leatherworking

Industry and craft concerned with the work of leathers and skins.

marroquinería

artisan

Person who manually works in the production of leather products.

artesano

It refers to a person who is very dressed or has an ostentatious lifestyle.

Look at that guy, he's dressed in leather, he surely has good taste.

Mira a ese chico, va vestido con cueros, seguro tiene buen gusto.

In some places, it can be used to refer to a thief or someone sly.

Be careful with him, he seems like a trickster, always looking for ways to gain an advantage.

Ten cuidado con él, parece un cueros, siempre busca cómo sacar ventaja.