Pelando

Pelando is a Spanish verb meaning "to peel." It is commonly used in culinary contexts to describe the action of removing the outer skin of fruits, vegetables, or other food items. For example, one might say "Estoy pelando una manzana" which translates to "I am peeling an apple." The verb can also be used in a more figurative sense to suggest stripping away layers or revealing something underneath, though this usage is less frequent in everyday conversation. The infinitive form of the verb is "pelar."

The conjugation of "pelar" follows the regular pattern for -ar verbs in Spanish. In the present tense, it would be "pelo, pelas, pela, pelamos, peláis, pelan." In the preterite tense, it would be "pelé, pelaste, peló, pelamos, pelasteis, pelaron." This versatility allows the verb to be used in a wide range of tenses and moods, reflecting various aspects of the act of peeling. Beyond its literal and figurative meanings, "pelando" can also be found in idiomatic expressions.