enfermedad de la piel
/enfeɾmedad de la pjel/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'skin disease' is translated into Spanish as enfermedad de la piel.
Specific examples of such conditions include Psoriasis, acné (acne) and rosácea (rosacea).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase enfermedad de la piel is composed of enfermedad (disease), de (of), la (the) and piel (skin).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, a less formal way to say skin disease is mal de piel.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural 'skin diseases', change the noun to enfermedades to get enfermedades de la piel.
Did you know?
- The word piel is used in the expression estar en la piel de otro, which is the equivalent of the English phrase 'to be in someone else's shoes'.
- The word piel shares its ancestry with the English word 'pelican', which stems from the Latin 'pellis' meaning skin.
- In Spanish, piel refers specifically to the skin of humans or animals, whereas the word cuero is used for skin that has been tanned into leather.
Examples in context
- La psoriasis es una enfermedad de la piel.Psoriasis is a skin disease.This sentence provides an example of how to name a specific skin condition using enfermedad de la piel.Tatoeba #9820456 by hayastan, translation #9823465 by DJ_Saidez
- Él tiene una enfermedad de la piel muy molesta.He has a very annoying skin disease.
- El doctor trata cualquier enfermedad de la piel.The doctor treats any skin disease.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are talking about a doctor's visit.
- AlejandroMaría, ¿por qué vas al dermatólogo?María, why are you going to the dermatologist?
- MaríaTengo una enfermedad de la piel.I have a skin disease.
- AlejandroEspero que sea algo sencillo.I hope it is something simple.
- MaríaSí, el médico me dará una crema.Yes, the doctor will give me a cream.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, enfermedad, la, piel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
