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pele
/ˈpɛ.li/ (Brazilian Portuguese); 'PEH-lee'
Definition
1
The skin of a person, animal, or fruit.
2
Leather or animal hide.
3
Fur, especially as a garment.
4
(Brazilian Portuguese slang, since 2023) Exceptional, incomparable, or the best of its kind, in homage to the legendary footballer Pelé.
Examples
Depois de horas na praia sem protetor, a pele dele virou um tomate ambulante.
After hours at the beach without sunscreen, his skin turned into a walking tomato.
A pele da manga é doce e comestível, ao contrário da banana.
The mango skin is sweet and edible, unlike the banana.
Comprei um casaco de pele sintética para parecer chique sem culpa.
I bought a synthetic fur coat to look chic without the guilt.
Aquele drible do jogador foi totalmente pelé, ninguém segura.
That player's dribble was totally pelé, no one can stop it.