pulsera
/pulˈseɾa/feminine
The English word bracelet is translated into Spanish as pulsera. Wiktionary also lists brazalete and ajorca.
Meaning: band or chain worn around the wrist as jewelry or an ornament (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| pulsera | /pulˈseɾa/ | feminine |
| brazalete | /bɾaθaˈlete/ /bɾasaˈlete/ |
masculine |
| ajorca | /aˈxoɾka/ | feminine |
| carcax | /kaɾˈkax/ | masculine |
| manilla | /maˈniʝa/ | feminine |
The terms in Spanish are used to describe a band or chain worn around the wrist as jewelry or an ornament.
Which one should you use?
While pulsera is the most common and widely used term for a bracelet across the Spanish-speaking world, brazalete specifically refers to a larger or wider bracelet, often made of metal or other solid materials. Additionally, esclava typically refers to a rigid or solid cuff-style bracelet, usually made of metal.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, such as Colombia, the colloquial term manilla is commonly used to refer to a bracelet, often a beaded or fabric one.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of pulsera is pulseras, and the plural form of brazalete is brazaletes.
How do you pronounce it?
/pulˈseɾa/
Did you know?
- The word pulsera is etymologically linked to the word for 'pulse', because it is worn around the wrist where one feels the heartbeat.
- While brazalete refers to jewelry, it is also the word used for an armband worn by captains in soccer or officials to denote authority.
- The word esclava is used for a specific style of cuff bracelet, but it is also the Spanish word for 'slave'.
Examples in context
- Mary se quitó la pulsera.Mary took off her bracelet.This sentence shows how to use the verb to remove a pulsera.Tatoeba #8077184 by Seael, translation #3736386 by CK
- La chica perdió su brazalete.The girl lost her bracelet.This sentence shows how to use the verb to lose a brazalete.Tatoeba #1855048 by marcelostockle, translation #11324285 by Luornu
- Le regaló una pulsera de brillantes.He gave her a diamond bracelet.This sentence shows how to use the verb to give a pulsera as a gift.Tatoeba #2258348 by Seael, translation #2258347 by _undertoad
- Quiero comprar una pulsera para mi madre.I want to buy a bracelet for my mother.
- ¡Mira qué pulserita tan linda!Look at this cute little bracelet!
- Me encanta tu brazalete, ¿dónde lo compraste?I love your bracelet, where did you buy it?
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
In a jewelry store, Elena is looking at different pieces.
- Elena¿Me puedo probar esta pulsera?Can I try on this bracelet?
- MateoSí, Elena, es muy bonita.Yes, Elena, it is very pretty.
- ElenaEs una pulsera de plata.It is a silver bracelet.
- MateoTe queda muy bien.It looks very good on you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bracelet” translations and entries pulsera, brazalete, ajorca, carcax, manilla, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ajorca, brazalete, carcax, pulsera, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
