cadena de oro
/kadena de oɾo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "gold chain" is translated into Spanish as cadena de oro.
Cadena de oro refers to a piece of jewelry made of gold worn around the neck. You can also use collar de oro to refer to a gold necklace in a general sense.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of cadena (chain), de (of) and oro (gold).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the phrase cadena de oro fina is used specifically to describe a thin or elegant gold chain. In some Latin American countries, particularly Mexico, the slang expression Collar de oro chido can be used to mean a "cool gold chain".
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun cadena is feminine. If you use an adjective to describe the chain, the adjective must also be feminine, such as in una cadena de oro fina. To make the phrase plural, change the noun to cadenas while keeping the material oro in its singular form, resulting in cadenas de oro.
Did you know?
- The word oro is used in the Spanish expression está hecho un oro to describe someone who is exceptionally kind or precious.
- In Spanish, the word cadena is used for both a piece of jewelry and a physical restraint like a shackle.
- The word oro is a linguistic relative of the English word 'aurum', which is the scientific name for gold used in chemistry.
Examples in context
- Se puso una cadena de oro al cuello.He put a gold chain on his neck.This sentence shows how to use cadena de oro to describe someone putting the jewelry on their neck.Tatoeba #3850924 by cueyayotl, translation #12267627 by Miktsoanit
- Allí, frente a él, en un palco estaba sentada una mujer hermosa. Alrededor de su cuello llevaba una larga cadena de oro, de la cual colgaba un medallón grande.There, in front of him, in a box sat a beautiful woman. Around her neck she wore a long gold chain, from which hung a large medallion.This sentence uses cadena de oro to describe a woman wearing a long chain with a medallion.Tatoeba #2738438 by Leono, translation #2733000 by Hybrid
- Me gustaría comprar un collar de oro para mi esposa.I would like to buy a gold chain for my wife.
- ¡Mira qué chido está ese collar de oro!Look how cool that gold chain looks!
- Esa cadena de oro es muy brillante.That gold chain is very shiny.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are looking at jewelry in a store.
- DanielMira esta cadena de oro, Sofía.Look at this gold chain, Sofía.
- SofíaEs muy bonita, pero es cara.It is very pretty, but it is expensive.
- DanielSería un regalo perfecto para mi padre.It would be a perfect gift for my father.
- SofíaTienes razón, a él le encantará.You are right, he will love it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cadena, de, oro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
