cuero de vaca
/kweɾo de baka/from spelling rules
The English phrase cowhide leather is translated into Spanish as cuero de vaca.
You can also use piel de vaca to refer to cowskin, as these terms are interchangeable.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase cuero de vaca is composed of cuero (leather), de (of) and vaca (cow).
Did you know?
- While cuero de vaca refers to the material, the word cuero is also used colloquially in some countries to describe a person with very tough or thick skin.
- The Spanish word cuero is etymologically linked to the word cuerpo, meaning 'body', which may have originated as a euphemism.
- In some traditional Spanish contexts, cuero can be used to describe the thick skin of a fruit or a vegetable.
Examples in context
- Estoy buscando un bolso hecho de piel de vaca.I'm looking for a bag made of cowhide leather.
- Este sofá es de cuero de vaca.This sofa is made of cowhide leather.
- Prefiero el cuero de vaca para las botas.I prefer cowhide leather for boots.
- El cuero de vaca es muy resistente.Cowhide leather is very durable.
Example conversation
María and Javier are shopping for bags at a store.
- MaríaMira este bolso, es de cuero de vaca.Look at this bag, it is made of cowhide leather.
- JavierSe ve muy elegante, María.It looks very elegant, María.
- MaríaSí, el cuero de vaca dura mucho tiempo.Yes, cowhide leather lasts a long time.
- JavierTienes razón, vamos a comprarlo.You are right, let's buy it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cuero, de, vaca, CC BY-SA 4.0.
