cuero de becerro
/kweɾo de beθero/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'calfskin leather' is translated into Spanish as cuero de becerro.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, Cuero de Ternero is commonly used to describe calfskin leather. In Mexico, Colombia and various Central American countries, the phrase Piel de Becerro is widely used.
How do you pronounce it?
/kweɾo de beθero/
Did you know?
- The word becerro may not have Latin origins and might instead come from the Basque or Iberian word ibicirru.
- In some Spanish-speaking contexts, the word cuero is used as a slang term for 'leather jacket', though it can also be a derogatory slang term for a person in certain slang registers.
- The term piel is often used instead of cuero when the focus is on the aesthetic softness or the fashion aspect of the material rather than its durability.
Examples in context
- La chaqueta de cuero está hecha de piel de becerro.The leather jacket is made of calfskin leather.
- Los zapatos de marca utilizan cuero de becerro en su fabricación.The designer shoes use calfskin leather in their manufacturing.
- El bolso de alta calidad está hecho de cuero de ternera.The high-quality handbag is made of calfskin leather.
- Me encantan tus botas de piel de becerro. ¿Dónde las compraste?I love your calfskin leather boots. Where did you buy them?
- Este bolso es de cuero de becerro.This bag is made of calfskin leather.
- Prefiero el cuero de becerro para los zapatos.I prefer calfskin leather for shoes.
- El precio es alto por el cuero de becerro.The price is high because of the calfskin leather.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are shopping for bags.
- MaríaMira este bolso de cuero de becerro.Look at this calfskin leather bag.
- DanielSe ve muy elegante, María.It looks very elegant, María.
- MaríaEs la mejor calidad de cuero de becerro.It is the best quality calfskin leather.
- DanielCreo que es un regalo perfecto.I think it is a perfect gift.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries becerro, cuero, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
