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pieles

pyeh-less/ˈpjeles/

“pieles” means “skins” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

skins

Also: hides
NounfA2
A close-up illustration showing three distinct layers of skin in different shades of tan and brown.

📝 In Action

Hay cremas para diferentes tipos de pieles.

A2

There are creams for different skin types.

Las pieles de los animales son muy resistentes.

B1

Animal hides are very tough.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • pieles sensibles – sensitive skin types
  • pieles grasas – oily skin types

furs

Also: pelts
NounfB2
A soft, fluffy brown animal pelt draped over a simple wooden chair.

📝 In Action

Antiguamente, la gente se vestía con pieles.

B1

In ancient times, people dressed in furs.

Ella no usa abrigos de pieles por ética.

B2

She doesn't wear fur coats for ethical reasons.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • pelajes (coats/furs)

Common Collocations

  • abrigo de pieles – fur coat
  • comercio de pieles – fur trade

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "pieles" in Spanish:

furs→hides→pelts→skins→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: pieles

Question 1 of 1

Which of the following would you most likely find in a 'tienda de pieles'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
piel(skin) — Noun
pelaje(fur/animal coat) — Noun
depilar(to remove hair) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
fielesmielesniveles
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'pellis', which referred to the skin or hide of an animal.

First recorded: 10th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: peltFrench: peau

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'pieles' used for human skin?

Yes, but usually in a plural sense, like when talking about 'different skin types' (pieles secas, pieles grasas). To talk about your own skin in general, you would use the singular 'piel'.