Relojes (en. Watches)

/reˈloxes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

An instrument that indicates the time.

I have several clocks in my collection.

Tengo varios relojes en mi colección.

A mechanism that can be wall-mounted, tabletop, or portable.

The wall clock shows three o'clock.

El reloj de pared marca las tres.

A clock as a decorative or fashion object.

That clock is very elegant.

Ese reloj es muy elegante.

From the Latin 'horologium', which means 'instrument for measuring time'.

to tell the time

To indicate the current time.

dar las horas

wristwatch

A clock worn on the wrist.

reloj de pulsera

to race against the clock

To be in a hurry or have a limited deadline.

correr contra el reloj

hour

A unit of time equivalent to 60 minutes.

hora

minute

A unit of time equivalent to 60 seconds.

minuto

second

A unit of time equivalent to 1/60 of a minute.

segundo

A clock that is not working or is broken.

That clock has stopped; it's a sundial.

Ese reloj se ha quedado parado; es un reloj de sol.

A very expensive or luxury clock.

That model is a clock that challenges time.

Ese modelo es un reloj que reta el tiempo.