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    Pellejo (en. Skin)

    /peˈʎexo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The outer layer of skin from certain animals, often used in the leather industry.
    The zebra skin is highly valued for its beauty.
    El pellejo de cebra es muy valorado por su belleza.
    Human skin, especially in colloquial or familiar contexts.
    I got a little sunburned on my skin.
    Me quemé un poco el pellejo al sol.
    In some places, it refers to the worn or withered physical appearance of a person.
    His skin looks tired after so many years of hard work.
    Su pellejo se nota cansado tras tantos años de trabajo duro.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pellecus', a diminutive of 'pellis', which means skin.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have skin
    To be resilient or to have thick skin in the face of criticism.
    tener pellejo
    to give something skin
    To give something a special or attractive touch.
    darle pellejo a algo

    Related Words

    pellejoso
    Having skin or being similar to it.
    pellejoso
    leather goods store
    Store where leather products are sold.
    pelletería
    tanning
    Treatment that animal skin receives to be turned into leather.
    curtido

    Slang Meanings

    To have low self-esteem.
    Don't be stingy, trust yourself.
    No seas pellejo, confía en ti mismo.
    Someone stingy or who doesn't share.
    That friend is very stingy, he never invites anyone.
    Ese amigo es muy pellejo, nunca invita a nadie.