How do you say tan in spanish?

Answer 1

"Tan" means several different things in English.

For the general color (similar to beige), the word used in Spanish is "castaño" which means "chestnut".

For someone who's skin has darkened due to exposure to the sun, the word use in Spanish is "bronceado", which means "bronzed". The act of "tanning" in this way is "broncearse".

For the act of curing leather, the Spanish word is "curtir".