cristal
neutral, Mexico
Crystal is cristal in Mexico, for both clear glass and mineral crystals. It is also called cuarzo and vidrio.
Meaning: a clear mineral or fine glass (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| cristal | neutral, Mexico |
| cuarzo | quartz crystal |
| vidrio | glass material |
For a mineral crystal such as quartz say cuarzo. For drinking glasses of fine glass, say copas de cristal.
Which one should you use?
Window glass is vidrio in Mexico, while cristal sounds finer or clearer.
Did you know?
- The English word "crystal" and the Spanish cristal both come from the Greek word for ice.
Examples in context
- Mi abuela tiene copas de cristal.My grandmother has crystal glasses.
- Compré un cuarzo en el mercado.I bought a quartz crystal at the market.
Example conversation
Fabiola and the vendor Don Chuy talk at a market in Taxco.
- FabiolaBuenas tardes, ¿cuánto cuesta este cristal?Good afternoon, how much is this crystal?
- Don ChuyEse cuesta cincuenta pesos.That one costs fifty pesos.
- FabiolaMe lo llevo.I will take it.
