Italian · Body & Health
"Skin" in Italian: pelle
la pelle
Skin in Italian is la pelle (lah PEL-leh), feminine. Dry skin is la pelle secca; sensitive skin is la pelle sensibile.
At a pharmacy
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How to pronounce pelle
Say it
lah PEL-leh
/ˈpɛl.le/
PEL-leh, stress on PEL. Double l is held lightly.
"Skin" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la pelle | the skin Body skin in general. | Body skin in general. |
| pelle secca | dry skin Pharmacy and winter talk. | Pharmacy and winter talk. |
| pelle sensibile | sensitive skin Product labels. | Product labels. |
| sulla pelle | on the skin Creams and sensations. | Creams and sensations. |
How to use pelle in real life
- 1At a pharmacy
Ho la pelle secca sulle mani.
I have dry skin on my hands.
La pelle secca.
- 2After the beach
La pelle è rossa: troppa sole.
The skin is red: too much sun.
La pelle after sun.
- 3Trying a cream
Metti poco prodotto sulla pelle.
Put a little product on the skin.
Sulla pelle.
Mistakes English speakers make with pelle
Incorrect: Il pelle è delicata.
Correct: La pelle è delicata.
Pelle is feminine: la pelle.
Incorrect: Ho skin secca.
Correct: Ho la pelle secca.
Use pelle, not English skin.
Good to know
Italian pharmacies are strong on pelle advice—creams, sun protection, and seasonal dryness. Beach culture makes pelle rossa a summer warning more than a fashion statement.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing sunscreen before the beach
ChatPal
Hai la pelle chiara: serve un fattore alto.
You have fair skin: you need a high SPF.
You
Sì, la mia pelle brucia facilmente.
Yes, my skin burns easily.
ChatPal
Allora mettiamo la crema su tutta la pelle.
Then let's put cream on all the skin.
You
Ok. Poi controllo se la pelle diventa rosa.
Ok. Then I'll check if the skin turns pink.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Skin" in Italian
Is pelle feminine?
Yes: la pelle.
How do I say dry skin?
Pelle secca / la pelle secca.
What about leather?
Pelle also means leather in fashion: una giacca di pelle.
How do I say on the skin?
Sulla pelle.
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