have dark skin

The Spanish phrase 'tener la piel oscura' is directly translated to English as 'to have dark skin'. This phrase may be used in conversations describing one's physical attributes, specifically the color or tone of their skin. In Spanish, 'tener' signifies 'to have', 'la piel' translates to 'the skin', and 'oscura' means 'dark'. Therefore, when combined, 'tener la piel oscura' means to possess or be characteristic of dark skin.