a flor de piel

Spanish

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /a ˌfloɾ de ˈpjel/ [a ˌfloɾ ð̞e ˈpjel]
  • Syllabification: a flor de piel

Adverb

a flor de piel

  1. (idiomatic) Just under the surface
    Tiene las emociones a flor de piel.
    Her emotions are only just under control.
  2. (idiomatic) On the surface. exposed
    Los odios salen a flor de piel.
    The hatred comes out into the open.

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