cuero engrasado
/kweɾo enɡɾasado/from spelling rules
The English phrase oiled leather is translated into Spanish as cuero engrasado.
This phrase refers to leather that has been treated with oil to make it more water-resistant and durable.
What does it mean word for word?
The term engrasado is the past participle of the verb engrasar, which means to grease or to oil.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase cuero engrasado, the adjective must be in the masculine singular form because the noun cuero is masculine singular. If you choose to use the synonym piel (skin/leather) instead of cuero, you must change the adjective to its feminine form, engrasada, to create piel engrasada.
How do you pronounce it?
/kweɾo enɡɾasado/
Did you know?
- The word cuero can sometimes be used as a euphemism for cuerpo, which means 'body'.
- In Spanish, the word engrasar is used for both the fine oiling of leather and the heavy greasing of industrial machinery.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, calling something cuero can be a colloquial way to describe a person who is very tough or resilient.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría comprar una cartera de cuero aceitado.I would like to buy a wallet made of oiled leather.
- El cuero aceitado es resistente al agua y duradero.Oiled leather is water-resistant and long-lasting.
- ¡Ese cinturón de cuero engrasado se ve genial con tus jeans!That oiled leather belt looks great with your jeans!
- Mis botas son de cuero engrasado, son muy cómodas.My boots are made of oiled leather, they are very comfortable.
- Me gustan mucho las botas de cuero engrasado.I really like oiled leather boots.
- Este bolso es de cuero engrasado de alta calidad.This bag is made of high-quality oiled leather.
- El cuero engrasado es muy resistente a la lluvia.Oiled leather is very resistant to rain.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are looking at hiking gear in a shop.
- Alejandro¿Es este un modelo de cuero engrasado?Is this an oiled leather model?
- SofíaSí, Alejandro, es ideal para el senderismo.Yes, Alejandro, it is ideal for hiking.
- AlejandroParece muy duradero para mi próximo viaje.It looks very durable for my next trip.
- SofíaTienes razón, te servirá por muchos años.You are right, it will serve you for many years.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cuero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
