Preciada (en. Precious)

/pɾeˈθja.ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Valuable or precious; something that is highly appreciated.
That jewel is very precious because of its history.
Esa joya es muy preciada por su historia.
Esteemed and valued for some reason.
Your friendship is a precious relationship that I value.
Su amistad es una relación preciada que valoro.
Something that has a special or sentimental meaning.
The gift he gave me is something precious.
El regalo que me dio es algo preciado.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'pretiosa', which means valuable or costly.

Common Phrases and Expressions

precious relationship
A relationship that is highly valued.
relación preciada
treasured moment
A moment that is treasured for its special meaning.
momento preciado
cherished good
An object that has great emotional or material value.
bien preciado

Related Words

price
Monetary value of something.
precio
appreciation
Feeling of esteem and affection.
aprecio
value
Importance or usefulness of something.
valor

Slang Meanings

Something that is considered very important or valuable in a teenage context.
That phone is very precious among my friends.
Ese celular es muy preciada entre mis amigos.
A term to refer to a dear or valued person in a group.
She is our precious one, she always helps us.
Ella es nuestra preciada, siempre nos ayuda.