Preciosa (en. Lovely)

/pɾeˈθjosa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is very beautiful or has an attractive appearance.
The jewel she is wearing is really precious.
La joya que lleva puesta es realmente preciosa.
That is costly or has great value.
The necklace is precious because of its gold and precious stones.
El collar es precioso por su oro y piedras preciosas.
That is valuable in an emotional or spiritual sense.
The memory of her childhood is something precious to her.
El recuerdo de su infancia es algo precioso para ella.

Etymology

From Latin 'pretiosus', meaning 'valuable' or 'costly'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

very precious
Which has great emotional and material value.
muy preciosa
precious friendship
Friendship of great value and significance.
preciosa amistad

Related Words

treasured
That is esteemed or valued.
preciado
appreciation
Feeling of consideration towards something or someone.
aprecio
beauty
Quality of being beautiful or lovely.
belleza

Slang Meanings

Term of endearment used to refer to an attractive girl.
That girl is a precious one.
Esa chica es una preciosa.
A way to express appreciation for something beautiful.
That painting is a precious thing.
Esa pintura es una preciosidad.