Pelar
Example: Voy a pelar las patatas para la cena de esta noche.
Definition
"Pelar" means to remove the outer skin or peel from fruits, vegetables, or other items. For example, in the phrase "Voy a pelar las patatas para la cena de esta noche," it indicates peeling potatoes before cooking dinner.
Etymology
The Spanish verb "pelar" comes from the Latin word "pilare," meaning to strip or remove hair, which evolved to mean peeling or stripping the outer layer. Did you know? The word is related to English words like "pelage," referring to animal fur, showing its roots in removing outer coverings.
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"Pelar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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