Preciosidades (en. Beauties)

/pɾeθjo.siˈðaðes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Various elements that possess great value or beauty.

The treasures of the museum attract many tourists.

Las preciosidades del museo atraen a muchos turistas.

Adorable or charming qualities of a person.

The lovely qualities of her character make her very beloved among her friends.

Las preciosidades de su carácter la hacen muy querida entre sus amigos.

Objects or details that are considered highly aesthetic.

That necklace is one of my favorite preciosities.

Ese collar es una de mis preciosidades favoritas.

The term comes from the adjective 'precious', which in turn comes from the Latin 'pretiosus'.

life's preciosities

Moments or small things that bring happiness.

preciosidades de la vida

precious

Having great material or sentimental value.

precioso

value

The importance or utility assigned to a thing.

valor

beauty

Quality of what is beautiful or pleasing to the eye.

belleza

Very special or unique things

That jacket is a preciosity; no one else has something like that.

Esa chaqueta es una preciosidad, nadie más tiene algo así.

Something that is trendy or highly sought after.

That brand is a preciosity among young people.

Esa marca es una preciosidad entre los jóvenes.