diamante azul
/djamante aθul/from spelling rules
The English phrase "blue diamond" is translated into Spanish as diamante azul.
diamante azul is used to describe a diamond that possesses a blue color.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "the blue diamond", you must add a definite article, such as el diamante azul. When referring to more than one, the plural form is diamantes azules, where both the noun and the adjective are pluralized.
Did you know?
- The word diamante is a linguistic relative of the Spanish word imán, which means 'magnet'. Both terms derive from the Ancient Greek word adámās, meaning 'unconquerable' or 'invincible'.
- The word azul actually traces its roots back to the gemstone 'lapis lazuli' rather than a generic color. It entered Spanish via Andalusian Arabic from the Persian word lājaward, which describes the deep blue stone.
- The word azul is a cognate of the English word 'azure'. Both evolved from Arabic and Persian terms for 'lapis lazuli'.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría un anillo con un diamante azul, por favor.I would like a ring with a blue diamond, please.
- Esta joya cuenta con un brillante azul de gran calidad.This piece of jewelry features a high-quality blue brilliant.
- Los diamantes celestes son símbolos de belleza y pureza.Blue diamonds are symbols of beauty and purity.
- Ese diamante azul es muy valioso.That blue diamond is very valuable.
- ¿Viste el diamante azul en la vitrina?Did you see the blue diamond in the display case?
- Ella lleva un diamante azul en su anillo.She is wearing a blue diamond on her ring.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are visiting a museum.
- DanielMira ese diamante azul, Sofía.Look at that blue diamond, Sofía.
- SofíaEs impresionante, Daniel.It is impressive, Daniel.
- Daniel¿Crees que es real?Do you think it is real?
- SofíaParece un diamante azul auténtico.It looks like an authentic blue diamond.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries azul, diamante, CC BY-SA 4.0.
