Meaning
leather
- Leather made from treated animal hide, especially thick leather used for shoes, belts, and soles.
In a sentence
Queste scarpe artigianali hanno la suola in cuoio.
These handcrafted shoes have a leather sole.
Hai comprato una cintura di vero cuoio?
Did you buy a genuine leather belt?
Il cuoio non deve rimanere a contatto prolungato con l'acqua.
Leather should not stay in prolonged contact with water.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cuoio | masculine · singular |
| cuoi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often distinguished from 'pelle': 'cuoio' usually refers to thicker, heavier leather (soles, belts), while 'pelle' is softer (jackets, bags).