🇬🇧🇪🇸 leather - cuero : English Lesson

Meaning of "leather" ("cuero"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Leather is a tough, bendy material made from the skin of certain animals, usually cows. People clean and treat the skin so it becomes strong, smooth, and long‑lasting, and then use it to make things like shoes, belts, jackets, bags, and furniture.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

My leather boots were so stiff at first that they walked me instead of me walking them.

I put my homework inside a leather bag, so at least one of us looked cool while we panicked together.

My brother said his leather jacket makes him look dangerous, but he was eating a pink cupcake at the time.

I tried to sneak cookies, but my squeaky leather shoes announced me to the whole house like a marching band.

Real leather is made from animal skin that’s been cleaned and treated so carefully that it can last for many years.

A boy finds a small leather bag on a wet path. He sees a leather shoe and a leather belt inside. He touches the leather. It feels soft and strong. He puts on a small leather jacket to keep warm. The leather feels good. He smiles and walks home with the bag.

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This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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