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complexión

complexion; build; constitution

noun kohm-plehk-SYOHN Rare

Origin: From Latin complexio, 'combination; bodily constitution'.

Usage Note

Complexión refers to a person's physical build or bodily constitution (complexión atlética, complexión robusta), not skin tone — that is tez or cutis in Spanish. This is a common false friend for English speakers, where 'complexion' almost exclusively means skin tone. The plural complexiones is regular.

Examples

"Tiene una complexión atlética y fuerte."

Natural Translation

He has an athletic and strong build.

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