color de piel
/koloɾ de pjel/from spelling rules
The English phrase "skin color" is translated into Spanish as color de piel.
color de piel is used to refer to the color of human skin.
Meaning: color of human skin (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of color (color), de (of) and piel (skin).
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural "skin colors", you change color to colores to get colores de piel, while piel remains singular if you are referring to the general concept of skin type.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the phrase piel canela (cinnamon skin) is used as a poetic or complimentary way to describe brown skin.
- In Spanish, the word piel refers to both the biological skin and the material 'leather'.
- While color de piel is the literal translation, in many Spanish-speaking contexts, people use the word tez to refer specifically to a person's complexion or skin tone.
Examples in context
- ¿Cómo describirías el color de tu piel?How would you describe your skin color?
- La belleza está en la diversidad de tonos de pielBeauty lies in the diversity of skin tones
- Su color de piel es muy claro.His/her skin color is very light.
- El color de piel varía mucho en todo el mundo.Skin color varies greatly all over the world.
- Es difícil igualar el color de piel con este tono.It is difficult to match the skin color with this shade.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are at a cosmetics store.
- Javier¿Buscas algo para tu rostro?Are you looking for something for your face?
- LucíaSí, quiero una crema que se adapte a mi color de piel.Yes, I want a cream that adapts to my skin color.
- JavierEsa marca tiene muchos tonos naturales.That brand has many natural tones.
- LucíaPerfecto, voy a probar este.Perfect, I am going to try this one.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
