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"Piel" is a noun which is often translated as "skin", and "cutis" is a noun which is also often translated as "skin". Learn more about the difference between "piel" and "cutis" below.
la piel()
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (epidermis)
el cutis()
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (anatomy)
a. skin
Mi abuela se limpiaba la cara con jabón de avena y tenía un cutis perfecto.My grandma used oatmeal soap to clean her face and had perfect skin.
b. complexion
El dermatólogo me recetó una loción especial para cutis graso.The dermatologist prescribed a special lotion for an oily complexion.
