Alhaja (en. Jewel)

/alˈaxa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: A valuable object, such as a jewel.

Example_sentence: She wore a dazzling treasure at the party.

Ella lucía una alhaja deslumbrante en la fiesta.

Definition: Anything that is considered valuable or appreciated.

Example_sentence: It is a treasure that has been in her family for generations.

Es una alhaja que lleva en su familia por generaciones.

Definition: A significant gift or present.

Example_sentence: He gave her a treasure as a symbol of his love.

Le dio una alhaja como símbolo de su amor.

Etymology_origin: From Hispanic Arabic 'alhaxa', and this from Classical Arabic 'عَجَّارَه‎' (ʿajjārah).

Phrase: grandmother's treasure

Meaning: Reference to an inherited object of great sentimentality and value.

alhaja de la abuela

Phrase: to consider something a treasure

Meaning: To value something as very valuable or special.

considerar algo una alhaja

Related_word: jewel

Description: A decorative object made of precious metals or stones.

joya

Related_word: treasure

Description: A collection of valuable goods, especially accumulated wealth.

tesoro

Related_word: adornment

Description: An ornament or accessory to beautify someone or something.

aderezo

Meaning: A pretty or special little thing that one treasures.

Example: That doll is my treasure; I wouldn't trade it for anything.

Esa muñeca es mi alhaja, no la cambio por nada.

Meaning: A dear person or one of great emotional value.

Example: She is a treasure in my life; she always supports me.

Ella es una alhaja en mi vida, siempre me apoya.