Esmeralda (en. Emerald)

/es-me-ral-da/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Precious stone of green color, a variety of the mineral beryl.
The emerald is one of the most valued precious stones.
La esmeralda es una de las piedras preciosas más valoradas.
Intense green color.
The dress was of a beautiful emerald tone.
El vestido era de un hermoso tono esmeralda.
Name of a city in Colombia, famous for its emeralds.
I visited the emerald of Colombia to see the mines.
Visité la esmeralda de Colombia para ver las minas.

Etymology

From the Latin 'smaragdus', which comes from the Greek 'smaragdos', meaning 'green stone'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

emerald stone
It refers to the emerald in contexts of jewelry.
piedra esmeralda
emerald green
It refers to a specific shade of green, typical of this stone.
verde esmeralda

Related Words

beryl
Mineral from which the emerald comes.
berilo
jewel
Decorative object that can be made with emeralds.
joya
gemology
Science that studies gems, including the emerald.
gemología

Slang Meanings

To refer to something or someone very valuable.
You are like an emerald in this team.
Eres como una esmeralda en este equipo.
To use emerald as a person's name in colloquial contexts.
The emerald of the group always shines with her intelligence.
La esmeralda del grupo siempre brilla con su inteligencia.