noun

la corteza

bark

Capa de fuera y dura que cubre algo, como un árbol, una fruta o el pan.

The word corteza has several meanings depending on the context:

Botany/Biology: The outer layer of a tree, commonly known as the bark. It acts as a protective covering for the trunk and branches.
Gastronomy: The outer, harder part of bread (crust) or the rind of certain cheeses and fruits.
Geology: The outermost layer of the Earth, known as the Earth's crust (corteza terrestre ).
Anatomy: The outer layer of an organ, specifically referring to the cerebral cortex (corteza cerebral ).
Figurative: It can refer to a person's outer demeanor, implying a hard or indifferent personality (corteza de carácter).

Grammar: It is a feminine noun (la corteza).
Word origin: It comes from the Latin word corticem, which is the accusative form of cortex, meaning "bark," "shell," or "husk."

Synonyms:

Cascara : Often used for the shell of a fruit, nut, or egg.
Cubierta : A general term for a cover or outer layer.
Piel : Used as a synonym when referring to the skin of a fruit or an organism.
Superficie : Used in geological contexts to describe the surface layer.

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La corteza del árbol es muy gruesa.noun

The bark of the tree is very thick.

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