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How do you say "emerald" in Spanish?
Esmeralda
In Spanish, "emerald" is Esmeralda.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce 'Esmeralda' with clean, flat vowels, stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable, and don't forget to tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue.
Grammar notes
Esmeralda is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Su anillo sostenía una piedra esmeralda.
Her ring held an emerald stone.
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How to remember Esmeralda
Notice how 'Esmeralda' feels in your mouth, then tie that physical feeling to Her ring held an emerald stone.
Related words
- turquoise turquesa
- beige beige
- maroon Granate
- lavender lavanda
- ivory Marfil
- bronze Bronce
- navy Marina
- crimson carmesí
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Questions about Esmeralda
How do you pronounce Esmeralda?
Pronounce 'Esmeralda' with clean, flat vowels, stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable, and don't forget to tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue.
Is Esmeralda formal or casual?
Esmeralda is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Esmeralda used in Spanish?
Esmeralda is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Su anillo sostenía una piedra esmeralda. (Her ring held an emerald stone.).
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