cuero de vaca
/kweɾo de baka/from spelling rules
The English phrase "cow leather" is translated into Spanish as cuero de vaca.
You can also use piel de vaca as a synonym for leather in commercial or descriptive contexts.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of cuero (leather), de (of) and vaca (cow).
Did you know?
- Unlike English, which uses 'cow' as a general term for the species in 'cow leather', vaca in Spanish strictly refers to the female, and cuero de toro is used specifically for bull leather.
- In some Spanish dialects, cuero is used as a slang term to refer to a person's 'body' or 'skin', acting as a euphemism for cuerpo.
- In many leather-working contexts in Spain, you may hear the term marroquinería to describe the art of working with products made from cuero de vaca.
Examples in context
- El sofá está hecho de cuero de vaca.The sofa is made of cow leather.
- La chaqueta está confeccionada con piel de vaca.The jacket is made of cow leather.
- Este bolso es de cuero de vaca.This bag is made of cow leather.
- Busco una chaqueta de cuero de vaca.I am looking for a cow leather jacket.
- El cuero de vaca es muy resistente.Cow leather is very durable.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are shopping for accessories in a store.
- Sofía¿Es este cinturón de cuero de vaca?Is this belt made of cow leather?
- DanielSí, es cuero de vaca de alta calidad.Yes, it is high quality cow leather.
- SofíaMe gusta mucho su textura.I really like its texture.
- DanielEntonces, deberías comprarlo.Then, you should buy it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
