diamante
/djaˈmante/masculine
The English word diamond is translated into Spanish as diamante.
Diamante is a masculine noun used to refer to the gemstone.
Meaning: gemstone (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In several Latin American countries, the term brillante is used interchangeably with diamante to refer to a diamond.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of diamante is diamantes.
How do you pronounce it?
/djaˈmante/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word diamante shares a distant linguistic root with the word imán, or magnet, through the Greek concept of something 'unconquerable'.
- In Spanish poetry, diamantes are often used as metaphors for tears or drops of dew due to their clarity and shape.
- The word diamante is used in Spanish to describe a specific shape of a kite or a playing card suit, similar to the English 'diamond'.
Examples in context
- ¿Este diamante es auténtico?Is this diamond real?This sentence is useful for asking if a diamante is authentic.Tatoeba #1248437 by Shishir, translation #60914 by CK
- Este diamante no es auténtico.This diamond is not real.This sentence is useful for stating that a diamante is not authentic.Tatoeba #455011 by Shishir, translation #60913 by CK
- El diamante corta el diamante.Diamond cuts diamond.This sentence shows a proverb where diamante is used twice.Tatoeba #623398 by clerval, translation #280560 by rul
- Mi anillo tiene un hermoso diamante incrustado.My ring has a beautiful diamond set in it.
- Su anillo de compromiso tiene un brillante espectacular.Your engagement ring has a spectacular diamond.
- 38 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are looking at a piece of jewelry in a shop.
- MaríaMira este anillo, el diamante es precioso.Look at this ring, the diamond is beautiful.
- AlejandroEs verdad, pero el diamante parece muy caro.It is true, but the diamond seems very expensive.
- MaríaCreo que es un diamante natural.I think it is a natural diamond.
- AlejandroEntonces es el regalo perfecto para ti.Then it is the perfect gift for you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “diamond” translations and entries diamante, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries diamante, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
