en cueros vivos

Spanish

Adverb

en cueros vivos

  1. (idiomatic) naked, buck naked
    Synonyms: desnudo, en bolas, en pelotas
    • 1635, Félix Lope de Vega y Carpio, El piadoso aragonés:
      […] que son reyes como Adán,
      que reinan en cueros vivos.
      that are kings like Adam
      Who reign undress'd

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