What is the Spanish word for "husk"?

Learn how to say "husk" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

husk

Spanish

cáscara

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Alternative translations of "husk"

cascarilla
piel
vaina

Examples of how to use "husk" in Spanish

English
A corn husk can be used for cooking.
Spanish
Una cáscara de maíz puede usarse para cocinar.
English
She removed the husk from the corn.
Spanish
Ella quitó la cáscara del maíz.
English
The farmer burned the dry husk outside.
Spanish
El granjero quemó la cáscara seca afuera.
English
A soft husk covered the seed quietly.
Spanish
Una cáscara suave cubría la semilla silenciosamente.
English
Children played with the empty husk.
Spanish
Los niños jugaron con la cáscara vacía.

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