During these times of extreme cold, you’ve surely heard a Spaniard say the expression “hace un frío que pela” and asked yourself what it means. Well, when the temperature is very low, the cold can affect the skin to the point of cutting or literally peeling the skin, since it loses moisture and dries out. It can be clearly seen with athletes such as mountain climbers, those that normally have their lips peeled.

For example:
- Me voy a comprar ropa más abrigada porque hace un frío que pela.

- I am going to buy myself warmer clothing because it’s freezing (the cold peels).

- Cuando fui a Suecia hacía un frío que pelaba.

- When I went to Sweden it was freezing.