Perlas (en. Pearls)

/ˈpeɾlas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Natural or cultivated gems, generally spherical in shape and shiny.

She wore a pearl necklace that sparkled in the light.

Llevaba un collar de perlas que resplandecía con la luz.

Drops of some liquid that are round and shiny.

The pearls of water on the leaves reflected the sun.

Las perlas de agua sobre las hojas reflejaban el sol.

Figuratively refers to something valuable or beautiful.

Pearls of wisdom are invaluable advice.

Las perlas de la sabiduría son consejos invaluables.

From the Latin 'perla', probably an adaptation of the term 'pérula', which refers to a capsule or pod that encloses something precious.

Pearls of Wisdom

Valuable advice or knowledge.

Perlas de Sabiduría

To have pearls in one's eyes

To be in love or enchanted.

Tener perlas en los ojos

perlar

Act of covering something with pearls.

perlar

perlado

That has the appearance of pearls.

perlado

perlado (adj)

Refers to something that shines or has a similar appearance to pearls.

perlado (adj)

Something precious or valuable.

That idea you have is true pearls.

Esa idea que tienes son verdaderas perlas.

Expression to refer to people or things that are superior.

That talent is a rare pearl in the industry.

Ese talento es una perla rara en la industria.