complexión de la piel
/kompleɡsjon de la pjel/from spelling rules
In Spanish, skin complexion is expressed as complexión de la piel.
While complexión de la piel is a literal translation, the more natural and common way to refer to skin complexion or skin tone in Spanish is tono de piel.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Be careful not to use the single word complexión when you mean to refer to skin tone. In Spanish, the word complexión most commonly refers to a person's physical build or constitution rather than their skin tone.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word complexión stems from the Latin 'complexio', meaning 'a weaving together' or 'a combination', which explains its use for a person's physical constitution.
Examples in context
- Ella tiene un tono de piel claro y radiante.She has a light and radiant skin tone.
- ¡Tienes un bonito color de piel!You have a beautiful skin color!
- La modelo posee una hermosa carnación bronceada.The model possesses a beautiful tanned complexion.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are talking about skincare products.
- MaríaMira mi complexión de la piel ahora, Alejandro.Look at my skin complexion now, Alejandro.
- AlejandroSe ve mucho más saludable y brillante.It looks much healthier and brighter.
- MaríaEs gracias a este nuevo sérum facial.It is thanks to this new facial serum.
- AlejandroYo también quiero probarlo pronto.I want to try it soon too.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries complexión, de, la, piel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
