Esmeraldas (en. Emeralds)

/es.meˈɾal.das/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Precious stones that are green in color, composed mainly of beryl.

Emeralds are highly valued in jewelry.

Las esmeraldas son muy valoradas en joyería.

A province in Ecuador known for its emerald production.

I am going to visit the city of Esmeraldas in Ecuador.

Voy a visitar la ciudad de Esmeraldas en Ecuador.

The name of a green variety in certain contexts.

The dress is the color of emeralds.

El vestido es del color de las esmeraldas.

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

emerald green

An intense and vibrant color reminiscent of emeralds.

verde esmeralda

emerald elbow

An expression referring to a person who is very stingy.

codo de esmeralda

beryl

Mineral from which the emerald comes.

berilo

jewelry

The art of making jewelry that can include emeralds.

joyería

mining

The activity of extracting minerals, including emeralds.

minería

Cash, due to the connotation of being valuable.

Today I want you to pay me in emeralds.

Hoy quiero que me pagues en esmeraldas.

Something that is highly appreciated or desired.

That car is an emerald among the others.

Ese coche es una esmeralda entre los demás.