Linguistics and Culture

Goosebumps in English: Understanding the Science, Culture, and Expression of ‘Piel de Gallina’ The Spanish phrase “piel de gallina” vividly describes the sensation of goosebumps – that bumpy skin texture we experience in response to cold, fear, or intense emotion. While the literal translation is “chicken skin,” the English equivalent, “goosebumps,” carries the same evocative … Read more