piel descamada
/pjel deskamada/from spelling rules
The English phrase "peeling skin" is translated into Spanish as piel descamada.
This phrase is used to describe skin that is coming off in small flakes or strips.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of piel (skin) and the adjective descamada (scaled or flaky).
Which one should you use?
While piel descamada describes the state of the skin, piel que se descama can be used to describe the active process of skin peeling.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the phrase Piel que se pela is used to describe peeling skin casually.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because piel is a feminine noun, the adjective must end in -a to agree in gender.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, pelado is a common slang term for someone who is completely bald or even for someone who is broke.
- The word piel shares an ancient ancestor with the English word 'peel' and the Latin word 'pellis', both originating from a root meaning 'skin' or 'hide'.
- The verb pelar used in piel que se pela is also the standard word for peeling a fruit or vegetable, such as a potato or an orange.
Examples in context
- El paciente presenta desprendimiento de piel como síntoma de alergia.The patient shows peeling skin as a symptom of an allergic reaction.
- Después del sol, mi piel se pone descamada y me arde un poco.After being in the sun, my skin gets peeling and burns a little.
- Durante la renovación de la piel, es normal que haya algo de descamación.During skin renewal, some peeling is normal.
- Deberías hidratar tu piel descamada regularmente para evitar irritaciones.You should regularly moisturize your peeling skin to avoid irritations.
- Tiene la piel descamada por el sol.He/she has peeling skin from the sun.
- Tengo la piel descamada por el sol.I have peeling skin from the sun.
- La crema ayuda con la piel descamada.The cream helps with peeling skin.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are talking about skincare after a vacation.
- Alejandro¿Por qué tienes la piel descamada, Lucía?Why do you have peeling skin, Lucía?
- LucíaEs por el exceso de sol en la playa.It is because of too much sun at the beach.
- AlejandroDeberías usar mucha hidratante.You should use a lot of moisturizer.
- LucíaSí, ya estoy usando una crema especial.Yes, I am already using a special cream.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries piel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
