This is the 6812th most frequent Spanish word.
curtido
"Curtido" refers to something that is pickled or marinated, or to leather that has been tanned.
In this context, 'curtido' is used as an adjective to describe someone experienced in a field or activity, such as sailing.
Mi abuelo es un marinero curtido.
My grandfather is a seasoned sailor.
Here, 'curtido' is a noun referring to a type of pickled vegetable mix, commonly used in culinary settings.
Preparé un curtido de verduras para la cena.
I made a pickled vegetable dish for dinner.
In this example, 'curtido' refers to the process of tanning leather, used as an adjective to describe the treated material.