ámbar
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In Mexican Spanish "amber" is ámbar. The word is the same for the fossil resin and for the golden orange color.
You say un collar de ámbar for an amber necklace. The yellow traffic light is normally called amarillo in Mexico, not ámbar.
Meaning: a golden yellow color or fossil resin (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The stress falls on the first syllable, so the word is said "AM-bar".
Did you know?
- Chiapas, in southern Mexico, is known for its amber, which often contains trapped insects and plants.
Examples in context
- Me regalaron un collar de ámbar.They gave me an amber necklace.
- El ámbar de Chiapas es famoso.Chiapas amber is famous.
- Esa piedra tiene color ámbar.That stone has an amber color.
Example conversation
Julia and a vendor talk at a craft market in San Cristóbal de las Casas.
- JuliaBuenas tardes, ¿esto es ámbar?Good afternoon, is this amber?
- VendorSí, es ámbar de Chiapas.Yes, it is Chiapas amber.
- JuliaMe gusta el color. ¿Cuánto cuesta?I like the color. How much is it?
