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    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.