How to Say "Black Onyx" in Spanish

ónix negro

/oniɡs neɡɾo/from spelling rules

The English phrase "black onyx" is translated into Spanish as ónix negro.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Spain, ónix negro is the standard term. In Mexico, the phrase ónix negro mexicano is used to indicate black onyx specifically from Mexico.

In this phrase, the adjective negro follows the noun ónix.

/oniɡs neɡɾo/

The word ónix shares its root with the Ancient Greek word for 'nail' or 'fingernail'. This is because the mineral's glossy look reminded the Greeks of a well-polished nail.
In Spanish culture, gemstones like ónix negro are often associated with protection. Many people wear black onyx jewelry as an amulet to ward off negative energy or 'mal de ojo'.
The Spanish word negro is not just a color but is used in various idiomatic expressions to describe something absolute or intense, such as trabajar negro which refers to working off the books.

María me regaló un hermoso collar de ónix negro. ¡Es impresionante!
María gave me a beautiful black onyx necklace. It's stunning!
Daniel colecciona piedras preciosas. Tiene una gran variedad, incluyendo ónix negro.
Daniel collects gemstones. He has a wide variety, including black onyx.
Me encanta cómo se ve el ónix negro en esa pulsera.
I love how black onyx looks on that bracelet.
Este anillo tiene un ónix negro.
This ring has a black onyx.
Busco un colgante de ónix negro.
I am looking for a black onyx pendant.
El ónix negro es muy elegante.
Black onyx is very elegant.

Lucía and Mateo are looking at jewelry in a shop.

Sources

IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries negro, ónix, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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