Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ajorca de tobillo | /axoɾka de tobiʝo/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| tobillera | /tobiˈʝeɾa/ /tobiˈʎeɾa/ /tobiˈʃeɾa/ /tobiˈʒeɾa/ /tobiˈeɾa/ |
feminine |
| carcax (karkash) | masculine |
An anklet is a bracelet worn around the ankle. The most common and standard term for this piece of jewelry in most Spanish-speaking countries is tobillera.
What does it mean word for word?
The word tobillera is derived from tobillo, which means 'ankle'.
Which one should you use?
The term tobillera is the standard choice. The form ajorca de tobillo is also a feminine noun used for an anklet. The masculine noun carcax (karkash) is another way to refer to the item.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, the phrase pulsera de tobillo is occasionally used to mean anklet. However, note that pulsera more commonly refers to a bracelet worn on the wrist.
How does it change in a sentence?
tobillera is a feminine noun. Because of this, you use the feminine article una when referring to a single anklet (una tobillera). To refer to multiple anklets, use the plural form tobilleras.
How do you pronounce it?
/tobiˈʝeɾa/
Did you know?
- The term ajorca has roots in Andalusian Arabic, specifically from the word aš-šúrka, reflecting the historical North African influence on Spanish jewelry terminology.
- In some traditional contexts, the ajorca was historically more than jewelry, often signifying social status or wealth in certain Mediterranean cultures.
- The term tobillera uses the suffix -era, which in Spanish often transforms a noun into a tool or a container for that object.
Examples in context
- Me encanta tu tobillera nueva.I love your new anklet.
- Esa tobillera de plata es muy bonita.That silver anklet is very pretty.
- Ella lleva una tobillera de flores.She is wearing a flower anklet.
- ¿Dónde compraste esa tobillera dorada?Where did you buy that golden anklet?
Example conversation
María and Javier are shopping for jewelry at a local market.
- MaríaMira esta tobillera, Javier.Look at this anklet, Javier.
- JavierEs muy elegante, María.It is very elegant, María.
- María¿Crees que me queda bien?Do you think it looks good on me?
- JavierSí, te queda perfecta.Yes, it fits you perfectly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “anklet” translations and entries tobillera, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ajorca, carcax, de, tobillera, tobillo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
