piel de cabra
/pjel de kabɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "goatskin" is piel de cabra in Spanish.
The term is used both to refer to the raw biological material and to the processed leather used in clothing or upholstery.
Meaning: the skin of a goat (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of piel (skin), de (of) and cabra (goat).
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural 'goatskins', the noun 'piel' is changed to 'pieles' while the rest of the phrase remains the same.
Did you know?
- The word cabra is used in various Spanish idioms to describe someone who is stubborn or 'crazy', similar to the English 'get your goat'.
- In Spanish tradition, piel de cabra was historically prized for making drums and traditional percussion instruments due to its durability.
- The Spanish word piel shares a common ancestor with the English word 'pelt'.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría comprar una chaqueta de piel de cabra.I would like to buy a goatskin jacket.
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar cuero de cabra de buena calidad?Where can I find good quality goatskin leather?
- Esta chaqueta es de piel de cabra.This jacket is made of goatskin.
- El artesano trabaja con piel de cabra.The artisan works with goatskin.
- Necesitamos piel de cabra para el tambor.We need goatskin for the drum.
Example conversation
María and Javier are at a traditional leather market.
- María¿Es este bolso de piel de cabra?Is this bag made of goatskin?
- JavierSí, es una piel de cabra muy suave.Yes, it is a very soft goatskin.
- MaríaMe encanta el color de la piel de cabra.I love the color of the goatskin.
- JavierEs un material excelente para un regalo.It is an excellent material for a gift.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cabra, de, piel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
