Diamante (en. Diamond)

/dyaˈmam.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of precious stone that is typically clear and highly valuable.
Her ring has a large diamond in the center.
Ang kanyang singsing ay may isang malaking diamante sa gitna.
The most artistic form of carbon created under extreme pressure and temperature.
The diamond formed underground over millions of years.
Ang diamante ay nabuo sa ilalim ng lupa sa loob ng milyong taon.
An example of a high-quality thing or person.
She is a diamond in the field of arts.
Isang diamante siya sa larangan ng sining.

Etymology

Spanish: 'diamante'

Common Phrases and Expressions

diamond of life
This refers to a person or thing of great value or significance in life.
diamante ng buhay
gem like a diamond
Refers to something seen as very beautiful or valuable.
hiyas na tulad ng diamante

Related Words

brilliant
An equivalent term for diamond often used in the context of jewelry.
brilyante
gem
A broad terminology for precious stones, including diamonds.
hiyas

Slang Meanings

Diamond
The diamond you bought is beautiful, it's huge!
Ang ganda ng diamante na nabili niyo, ang laki!
Brilliant
Oh my God, the price of this is like a diamond, but it's beautiful!
Diyos ko, brilyante na nga ang presyo nito, pero ang ganda!
A small piece
Even just a small piece of diamond is okay for me!
Kahit sundot lang ng diamante, okay na sa'kin!
Trendy / glamorous
So fancy, you have diamonds in your kikay kit!
Sosyal, may diamonds pa sa kikay kit mo!