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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