Sortijas (en. Rings)
/sor'ti.xas/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Jewelry in the shape of a ring that is generally worn on the fingers.
She wears several rings on her hands.
Ella lleva varias sortijas en sus manos.
Rings that can have different meanings, such as commitment or friendship.
He gave her silver rings as a symbol of his love.
Le regaló unas sortijas de plata como símbolo de su amor.
Rings that may be decorated with gemstones.
The rings in the store are very elegant and shiny.
Las sortijas de la tienda son muy elegantes y brillantes.
Etymology
From the Latin 'sorticula', diminutive of 'sors' meaning luck, fate.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to give a ring
To gift a ring as a symbol of commitment or love.
dar una sortija
wedding rings
Rings that symbolize marriage and commitment between couples.
sortijas de matrimonio
friendship rings
Rings exchanged between friends as a symbol of their bond.
sortijas de amistad
Related Words
ring
Jewelry piece worn on the fingers that can come in various shapes and materials.
anillo
jewelry
The art of creating and selling jewelry, including rings.
joyería
ornament
Decorative object that adorns something, which may include rings.
ornamento
Slang Meanings
In some cultures, it refers to deception rings, used to pretend to be engaged.
Don't believe that ring, it's just a fake ring.
No te creas esa sortija, solo es una sortija de mentira.
Rings that are passed down through generations in the family.
That family ring has significant sentimental value.
Esa sortija familiar tiene mucho valor sentimental.