amatista
/amaˈtista/feminine
The Spanish word for amethyst is amatista.
amatista is used to refer to the purple gemstone. It can also function as an adjective to describe the color amethyst.
Meaning: gem (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun amatista is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
/amaˈtista/
Did you know?
- The Greek origin of amatista stems from a myth that the stone could prevent intoxication, a concept that influenced how the word was adopted into Latin and then Spanish.
- In Spanish folklore, amatistas are sometimes associated with protection against negative energy and are used in traditional spiritual cleansings.
- Because the root of amatista relates to avoiding drunkenness, the stone was historically used in Spain as a symbol of temperance and moderation.
Examples in context
- Entre las piedras preciosas se encuentran la aguamarina, la amatista, la esmeralda, el cuarzo y el rubí.Rare gems include aquamarine, amethyst, emerald, quartz and ruby.This sentence is useful for listing various precious stones.Tatoeba #1055610 by Shishir, translation #529376 by Adelpa
- Me compré un collar de amatista.I bought an amethyst necklace for myself.This sentence shows how to describe an amethyst necklace.Tatoeba #7061061 by mervert1, translation #7061060 by mervert1
- Tengo varios trozos de amatista en mi dormitorio.I have several pieces of amethyst in my bedroom.This sentence shows how to talk about owning pieces of amethyst.Tatoeba #7115549 by mervert1, translation #7108834 by mervert1
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Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are at a jewelry store.
- Elena¿Esa amatista es real?Is that amethyst real?
- MateoSí, es una amatista muy auténtica.Yes, it is a very authentic amethyst.
- ElenaEl color de la amatista es precioso.The color of the amethyst is beautiful.
- MateoA ti te quedaría muy bien.It would look very good on you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “amethyst” translations and entries amatista, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amatista, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
