Platino (en. Platinum)

/plaˈtino/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Chemical element found in the periodic table with the symbol Pt.
Platinum is used in the manufacture of high-quality jewelry.
El platino se utiliza en la fabricación de joyas de alta calidad.
Precious metal that has high resistance to corrosion.
Luxury vehicles often have details in platinum.
Los vehículos de lujo a menudo tienen detalles en platino.
A way to measure success in the music industry, indicating a high volume of sales.
The album achieved platinum status after selling over a million copies.
El álbum alcanzó el estatus de platino después de vender más de un millón de copias.

Etymology

Derives from the Spanish term 'platino', diminutive of 'plata', meaning little silver.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pure platinum
Used to describe high-purity platinum.
platino puro
platinum status
Refers to a significant classification or achievement, especially in the context of sales.
estatus de platino

Related Words

silver
Chemical element with atomic number 47, commonly used in jewelry.
plata
gold
Chemical element with atomic number 79, known for its value and use in jewelry.
oro
precious metals
Group of rare and valuable metals, including gold, silver, and platinum.
metales preciosos

Slang Meanings

Successful or high quality.
That car is platinum, there's nothing better.
Ese coche es platino, no hay nada mejor.
Something that is extremely valuable or desired.
That watch is platinum, you have to see it.
Ese reloj es platino, tienes que verlo.