Portuguese · Body & Health
"Skin" in Portuguese: pele
a pele
Skin in Portuguese is a pele, feminine. For skincare say cuidado com a pele. Pele also appears in peixe de pele and soft-touch descriptions.
At the beach
Passe protetor na pele antes de entrar no mar.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce pele
Say it
PEH-lee
/ˈpe.li/
PEH-lee — open e, soft final e.
"Skin" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a pele | the skin Default noun. | Default noun. |
| cuidado com a pele | skincare / take care of your skin Beauty and health. | Beauty and health. |
| pele oleosa / seca | oily / dry skin Pharmacy labels. | Pharmacy labels. |
| na pele | on the skin / in one's skin Location and figurative talk. | Location and figurative talk. |
How to use pele in real life
- 1At the beach
Passe protetor na pele antes de entrar no mar.
Put sunscreen on your skin before going in the sea.
Na pele is the location phrase.
- 2Pharmacy
Minha pele fica vermelha com esse sabonete.
My skin gets red with this soap.
Fica describes a skin reaction.
- 3Compliment
Sua pele está brilhando hoje.
Your skin is glowing today.
Common friendly compliment.
Mistakes English speakers make with pele
Incorrect: O pele está seca.
Correct: A pele está seca.
Pele is feminine: a pele.
Incorrect: Tenho dry skin.
Correct: Tenho a pele seca.
Use pele seca, not English dry skin.
Good to know
Sun care is serious in Brazil, so protetor na pele is everyday advice, not only beauty talk. Pharmacy aisles label pele oleosa, mista, and seca clearly.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing sunscreen before a hike
ChatPal
Sua pele queima fácil no sol?
Does your skin burn easily in the sun?
You
Queima. Preciso de protetor forte na pele.
It does. I need strong sunscreen on my skin.
ChatPal
Leva esse. É bom para pele sensível.
Take this one. It's good for sensitive skin.
You
Perfeito. Minha pele agradece depois.
Perfect. My skin will thank me later.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Skin" in Portuguese
Is pele masculine or feminine?
Feminine: a pele.
How do I say dry skin?
Pele seca.
How do I say skincare?
Cuidado com a pele or skincare in beauty marketing.
How do I say on the skin?
Na pele.
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