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    Sortija (en. Ring)

    sor-tija

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A ring that is usually made of gold or silver, used as an ornament or symbol of commitment.
    She put the engagement ring on her ring finger.
    Se puso la sortija de compromiso en el dedo anular.
    A piece of jewelry worn on the finger, which can have sentimental meaning.
    The family ring was inherited from my grandmother.
    La sortija familiar fue heredada de mi abuela.
    In some contexts, it refers to a ring with a precious stone.
    I bought a ring with a diamond for her birthday.
    Compré una sortija con un diamante para su cumpleaños.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'sorticula', which means 'little luck', related to the use of rings in rituals.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    engagement ring
    Ring used to symbolize a marriage commitment.
    sortija de compromiso
    to give a ring
    To gift a ring as a symbol of love or commitment.
    dar una sortija
    family ring
    Ring that is passed down from generation to generation.
    sortija familiar

    Related Words

    ring
    Jewelry in the shape of a hoop that is worn on the fingers.
    anillo
    band
    A ring that symbolizes marriage or a commitment.
    alianza
    jewel
    A valuable object adorned with precious stones.
    joya

    Slang Meanings

    Mother's ring
    That mother's ring is very valuable to me.
    Esa sortija de madre es muy valiosa para mí.
    Bachelor's ring
    When I was single, I wore a simple silver ring.
    Cuando era soltero, usaba una sortija de plata simple.