vs
QUICK ANSWER
"Cuera" is a noun which is often translated as "jerkin", and "piel" is a noun which is often translated as "skin". Learn more about the difference between "cuera" and "piel" below.
la cuera(
kweh
-
rah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (clothing)
a. jerkin
El pintor capta perfectamente la textura de la cuera que el rey lleva sobre el jubón.The painter captures perfectly the texture of the jerkin the king wears over his doublet.
la piel(
pyehl
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (epidermis)
