Spanish · Body & Health
"Skin" in Spanish: piel
la piel
Skin is la piel (pyel). It is feminine: la piel, una piel. Say Tengo la piel seca for dry skin.
At the pharmacy
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How to pronounce piel
Say it
pyel
/pjel/
pyel. One syllable. The ie is like yes. Say piel without an English ee.
"Skin" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la piel | the skin Default body word. | Default body word. |
| la piel seca | dry skin Pharmacy and beauty talk. | Pharmacy and beauty talk. |
| cuidado de la piel | skin care Creams and routines. | Creams and routines. |
| la piel sensible | sensitive skin Product labels. | Product labels. |
How to use piel in real life
- 1At the pharmacy
Necesito crema para la piel seca.
I need cream for dry skin.
La piel seca is a common label.
- 2After the beach
Me quema la piel con el sol.
My skin burns in the sun.
Me quema la piel after too much sun.
- 3At the doctor
La piel del brazo está roja.
The skin on my arm is red.
Point and name la piel.
Mistakes English speakers make with piel
Incorrect: El piel está seco.
Correct: La piel está seca.
Piel is feminine. Use la piel and seca.
Incorrect: Tengo el peal irritado.
Correct: Tengo la piel irritada.
The body word is la piel, not peal.
Good to know
Pharmacies across Latin America stock cremas para la piel. Labels often say piel seca or piel sensible. People talk about cuidado de la piel as an everyday routine, not only a medical topic.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Buying lotion at a pharmacy
ChatPal
¿Buscas algo para la piel?
Are you looking for something for the skin?
You
Sí. Tengo la piel muy seca.
Yes. I have very dry skin.
ChatPal
Esta crema es suave.
This cream is gentle.
You
Perfecto. ¿Sirve para piel sensible?
Perfect. Does it work for sensitive skin?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Skin" in Spanish
Is piel masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la piel, una piel.
How do you pronounce piel?
pyel, one syllable, like yes plus l.
How do I say dry skin?
La piel seca.
Is peal a Spanish word for skin?
No. Skin is la piel.
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