Escama refers to the small, overlapping plates found on animals or flaky particles on a surface.
30초 단어
- Small protective plate on fish and reptiles.
- Flaky particle shed from skin or surfaces.
- Used figuratively to describe overlapping structures.
Visión general
El término 'escama' designa principalmente a esas estructuras protectoras que forman el revestimiento externo de muchos vertebrados acuáticos y reptiles. Estas piezas, generalmente de naturaleza ósea o queratinosa, se solapan entre sí para ofrecer una armadura flexible pero resistente. 2) Patrones de uso: Aunque su uso principal es biológico, el lenguaje cotidiano ha extendido el significado a cualquier objeto que tenga una forma similar, como las escamas de una piña de pino o las partículas que se desprenden del cuero cabelludo (caspa). 3) Contextos comunes: Se emplea frecuentemente en biología para describir la morfología animal, en la cocina al preparar pescado (donde 'desescamar' es el verbo técnico), y en contextos médicos o dermatológicos para hablar de descamaciones de la piel humana. 4) Comparación: A diferencia de la 'piel' o el 'cuero', que son tejidos continuos y elásticos, la escama es una unidad individual que se superpone. Es importante no confundir 'escama' con 'cascara', ya que la primera es una pieza de un conjunto protector mientras que la segunda suele ser una envoltura externa completa de un fruto o huevo.
예시
El pescadero limpió las escamas del salmón.
everydayThe fishmonger cleaned the salmon scales.
Los reptiles poseen una piel cubierta de escamas queratinizadas.
formalReptiles possess skin covered in keratinized scales.
Tengo la piel seca y me salen escamas en los codos.
informalI have dry skin and scales are appearing on my elbows.
Las escamas de la piña se abrieron con el calor.
academicThe pinecone scales opened with the heat.
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
caérsele las escamas de los ojos
to see the truth after being deceived
tener escamas
to be scaly
자주 혼동되는 단어
Caspa refers specifically to the flakes of dead skin on the scalp. Escama is a broader term for any plate or flake.
문법 패턴
How to Use It
사용 참고사항
Escama is a neutral term used in both scientific and everyday language. It is important to distinguish between the biological plate (fish) and the skin condition (dermatology). It is not considered slang and is appropriate in all formal settings.
자주 하는 실수
Students often use 'piel' when they specifically mean the protective plates. Remember that 'piel' is the organ, while 'escama' is the specific structure covering it. Avoid using it for feathers or fur.
Tips
Link to physical appearance
Visualize a fish to remember the word. The overlapping plates are the key visual identifier.
Don't confuse with peeling
While skin can peel, the individual flakes themselves are called escamas. Use the verb 'descamarse' for the process of peeling.
Culinary context in Spain
In Spanish markets, you will often hear '¿Le quito las escamas?' when buying fresh fish. It is a very common service.
어원
The word comes from the Germanic 'skama', meaning shell or husk. It evolved through Latin influences to describe the hard, plate-like structures found on animals.
문화적 맥락
In many coastal cultures, fish scales are seen as a symbol of abundance. In some folklore, mythical creatures like mermaids are described as having shimmering escamas.
암기 팁
Think of the word 'scale' in English, which shares the same meaning for fish. If you have 'scales' on your skin, you are 'escamoso'.
자주 묻는 질문
4 질문Es el verbo que significa quitar las escamas a un pescado antes de cocinarlo. Es una acción común en el ámbito culinario.
Sí, se utiliza a menudo para describir la descamación de la piel seca o irritada. También se asocia comúnmente con la caspa en el cuero cabelludo.
En sentido figurado, cualquier objeto pequeño y plano que se superpone puede llamarse escama. Por ejemplo, las escamas de metal en una armadura antigua.
Es tanto un término técnico en zoología como una palabra de uso diario. Su significado es claro y directo en ambos registros.
셀프 테스트
El pescado tiene muchas ___ en su piel.
Los peces están recubiertos de escamas para protegerse.
점수: /1
Summary
Escama refers to the small, overlapping plates found on animals or flaky particles on a surface.
- Small protective plate on fish and reptiles.
- Flaky particle shed from skin or surfaces.
- Used figuratively to describe overlapping structures.
Link to physical appearance
Visualize a fish to remember the word. The overlapping plates are the key visual identifier.
Don't confuse with peeling
While skin can peel, the individual flakes themselves are called escamas. Use the verb 'descamarse' for the process of peeling.
Culinary context in Spain
In Spanish markets, you will often hear '¿Le quito las escamas?' when buying fresh fish. It is a very common service.
예시
4 / 4El pescadero limpió las escamas del salmón.
The fishmonger cleaned the salmon scales.
Los reptiles poseen una piel cubierta de escamas queratinizadas.
Reptiles possess skin covered in keratinized scales.
Tengo la piel seca y me salen escamas en los codos.
I have dry skin and scales are appearing on my elbows.
Las escamas de la piña se abrieron con el calor.
The pinecone scales opened with the heat.
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