Joyería (en. Jewelry)

/xoˈeɾia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Activity or establishment dedicated to the creation and sale of jewelry.

The jewelry store in the center has a wide collection of rings.

La joyería del centro tiene una amplia colección de anillos.

A set of jewels that can be worn on a person.

She wore stunning jewelry at her wedding.

Llevaba una joyería espléndida en su boda.

Store or shop where jewelry is offered.

I went to the jewelry store to buy a pearl necklace.

Fui a la joyería para comprar un collar de perlas.

The word 'jewelry' comes from the term 'jewel', which in turn has roots in the Latin 'jocale', meaning 'toy' or 'small thing'.

to be in the jewelry store

To visit or buy in a jewelry store.

estar en la joyería

fine jewelry

High-quality jewelry products.

joyería fina

of gold and jewelry

It refers to wealth or luxury.

del oro y la joyería

jewel

Decorative object used as personal adornment, usually made of precious material.

joya

necklace

Adornment worn around the neck, usually made of jewelry.

collar

ring

Circular jewel worn on fingers, often as a symbol of commitment.

anillo

Jewel of great value.

That bracelet is a jewel, I have to take good care of it.

Esa pulsera es una joyería, tengo que cuidarla bien.

Something very valued or cherished.

This book is my jewel, I don’t lend it to anyone.

Este libro es mi joyería, no se lo presto a nadie.