cuero vegano
/kweɾo beɡano/from spelling rules
The English phrase "vegan leather" is translated into Spanish as cuero vegano.
cuero vegano is used to refer to vegan leather. An alternative common phrase is piel vegana, which is used in the contexts of textiles and fashion.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of cuero (leather) and vegano (vegan).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must be pluralized to cueros veganos.
How do you pronounce it?
/kweɾo beɡano/
Did you know?
- In some historical contexts, the word cuero was used as a euphemism to avoid saying cuerpo, which means 'body'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, products labeled cuero vegano are often colloquially called cuero sintético regardless of whether they are plant-based or plastic.
- If you are looking for high-end fashion, you might encounter the term cuero vegetal, which literally translates to 'vegetal leather' and often refers to materials made from pineapple or cactus.
Examples in context
- Este bolso está hecho de cuero vegano. Es muy resistente y no requiere el uso de animales.This bag is made of vegan leather. It's very durable and doesn't require the use of animals.
- Este bolso es de cuero vegano.This bag is made of vegan leather.
- Busco unas botas de cuero vegano.I am looking for some vegan leather boots.
- El cuero vegano es muy resistente.Vegan leather is very durable.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are shopping for accessories in a boutique.
- Lucía¿Te gusta este cinturón de cuero vegano?Do you like this vegan leather belt?
- DanielSí, me encanta su textura.Yes, I love its texture.
- LucíaEs una excelente opción para ti.It is an excellent option for you.
- DanielEntonces, lo voy a comprar.Then, I am going to buy it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cuero, vegano, CC BY-SA 4.0.
