Preciosas (en. Beautiful)

/pɾeˈsjosas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has a high economic or aesthetic value.
The jewels I bought are precious.
Las joyas que compré son preciosas.
That evokes admiration for its beauty or qualities.
Her dress is truly precious.
Su vestido es realmente precioso.
Emotionally valuable or significant.
I keep precious memories from my childhood.
Guardo recuerdos preciosos de mi infancia.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'preciousus', meaning valuable.

Common Phrases and Expressions

precious things
Objects of great value or beauty.
cosas preciosas
precious moments
Memories that are deeply valued.
momentos preciosos
precious love
A love that is considered unique and valuable.
amor precioso

Related Words

price
Monetary value or appreciation of something.
precio
precious
Masculine form of precious.
precioso
preciousness
Quality of what is precious.
preciocidad

Slang Meanings

Colloquial term for referring to very attractive people.
That girl is a precious one.
Esa chica es una preciosas.
Refers to things that are considered very special or unique.
That jewel is a true precious one.
Esa joya es una verdaderas preciosas.