Ámbar (en. Amber)
/ˈambar/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Fossil resin substance used in jewelry and medicine.
The amber necklace she wears is a very old piece.
El collar de ámbar que lleva es una pieza muy antigua.
Color between yellow and orange, similar to that of amber.
The sunset light had a very nice amber tone.
La luz del atardecer tenía un tono ámbar muy bonito.
Chemical element known in English as 'amber', connected to the oil industry.
Amber can be an indicator of certain geological conditions.
El ámbar puede ser un indicador de ciertas condiciones geológicas.
Etymology
From Latin 'amber', which comes from Arabic 'anbar'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
amber in medicine
Use of amber in the treatment of diseases.
ámbar en la medicina
amber jewelry
Use of amber in the creation of jewelry.
joyería de ámbar
the amber tone
To describe a color between yellow and orange.
el tono ámbar
Related Words
resin
Solid or viscous substance secreted by some plants.
resina
fossil
Remains or traces of organisms from the past.
fosil
jewelry
The art of creating decorative objects with metals and precious stones.
joyería
Slang Meanings
To use 'amber' as a reference to something valuable or of quality.
That clothing brand is amber; everyone wants to have it.
Esa marca de ropa es ámbar; todo el mundo quiere tenerla.
It refers to a person with good taste or style.
She always dresses in amber.
Ella siempre viste ámbar.