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How do you say "leather" in Spanish?
el cuero
In Spanish, "leather" is el cuero.
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Pronunciation
This is el KWEH-roh, stress on the first syllable, with the ue forming a quick 'weh' sound.
Grammar notes
el cuero is masculine. Its plural is cueros.
Example sentence
El bolso está hecho de cuero blando.
The bag is made of soft leather.
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How to remember el cuero
Cuero rhymes loosely with 'cure-oh', though leather is tanned, not cured medically.
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Questions about el cuero
How do you pronounce el cuero?
This is el KWEH-roh, stress on the first syllable, with the ue forming a quick 'weh' sound.
Is el cuero masculine or feminine?
el cuero is masculine. el cuero is masculine. Its plural is cueros.
How is el cuero used in Spanish?
el cuero is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: El bolso está hecho de cuero blando. (The bag is made of soft leather.).
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