Adornos (en. Ornaments)

/aˈdoɾnos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Elements used to enhance the beauty of an object or place.

Christmas ornaments fill the house with joy in December.

Los adornos navideños llenan la casa de alegría en diciembre.

Superfluous things that are not necessary but added for aesthetics.

That dress has many adornments that make it more striking.

Ese vestido tiene muchos adornos que lo hacen más llamativo.

Decorations used at events or celebrations.

The wedding decorations were made of natural flowers.

Los adornos de la boda estaban hechos de flores naturales.

Details that add beauty without functionality.

The painting on the wall is an ornament that complements the room.

El cuadro en la pared es un adorno que complementa la habitación.

From the Latin 'adorno', meaning to beautify.

Christmas decorations

Specific decorations used during the Christmas celebration.

adornos de navidad

Personal decorations

Decorative items that a person wears, such as jewelry or accessories.

adornos personales

Floral decorations

Decorations made with flowers, used at events or as home decor.

adornos florales

decoration

The action of decorating or the result of it.

decoración

ornament

Decorative element that adorns something.

ornamento

beautification

The act of making something more beautiful.

embellecimiento

Unnecessary thing added to something.

That car has many adornments that are useless.

Ese coche tiene muchos adornos que no sirven para nada.

Details that may seem exaggerated.

Your house is full of adornments; it looks like a carnival.

Tu casa está llena de adornos, parece un carnaval.