accesorios
/aɡθesoɾjos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "accessories" is translated into Spanish as accesorios.
Which one should you use?
While accesorios is the standard term, complementos can be used specifically when referring to fashion-related items in a more formal context.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you may encounter the alternative word aditamentos to express the idea of accessories.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is accesorios and the singular form is accesorio.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɡθesoɾjos/
Did you know?
- In certain political or debate contexts, calling an idea or a person an accesorio can be an insult, implying they are merely 'superfluous' or 'unimportant'.
- The word accesorios shares a root with the English word 'access', as both derive from the Latin accessus, meaning a coming toward or an approach.
- The word complemento is often used in Spanish to describe a grammatical part, such as a 'direct object', which is quite different from its use in a clothing store.
Examples in context
- Esos accesorios son ideales.Those accessories are ideal.This sentence shows how to describe the quality of specific accesorios.Tatoeba #6632811 by arh, translation #13602981 by sfgdh
- Me siento desnudo sin accesorios.I feel naked without accessories.This sentence uses accesorios to express a feeling of being incomplete without them.Tatoeba #11885453 by Eremon, translation #5258958 by Lindoula
- La tienda vende costosos accesorios para mujeres.The shop sells expensive accessories for women.This sentence demonstrates how to describe the target of a shop's sales using accesorios.Tatoeba #1545210 by marcelostockle, translation #44910 by CM
- La tienda tiene una gran selección de accesorios elegantes y modernos.The store has a great selection of stylish and modern accessories.
- La diseñadora se especializa en complementos de alta gama.The designer specializes in high-end accessories.
- Me encantan tus cositas. ¿De dónde las sacaste?I love your accessories. Where did you get them?
- Sus adornos de cabello le dan un toque único a su estilo.Her hair accessories give her style a unique touch.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are shopping for jewelry in a mall.
- DanielBusco algunos accesorios para un regalo.I am looking for some accessories for a gift.
- ElenaEstos accesorios de plata son muy bonitos.These silver accessories are very pretty.
- Daniel¿Crees que a ella le gustarán los accesorios?Do you think she will like the accessories?
- ElenaSí, le encantan los accesorios brillantes.Yes, she loves shiny accessories.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
