corazones
/koɾaˈθones/masculine, plural
In Spanish, 'hearts' (referring to the card suit) is translated as corazones.
The word corazones is used to refer to the suit of hearts in a deck of playing cards. It is also the plural form used for the anatomical organ or metaphorical hearts.
Meaning: the card suit (♥) (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
corazones is the plural form of corazón, which means 'heart'.
How does it change in a sentence?
corazones is a masculine noun, so any accompanying adjectives must also be masculine. When referring to a specific card in a suit, use the structure 'el [card name] de corazones', such as el as de corazones for 'the ace of hearts'.
How do you pronounce it?
/koɾaˈθones/
Did you know?
- In the traditional Spanish deck, the suit of corazones does not exist. It is replaced by copas, which are 'cups' or 'goblets'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word corazón is used to describe the hard center of an apple or pear, which English speakers call the 'core'.
- The term corazón is used as a common term of endearment for friends and family, functioning similarly to the English words 'honey' or 'dear'.
Examples in context
- Tengo el as de corazones.I have the ace of hearts.This sentence demonstrates how to name a specific card using corazones.Tatoeba #2267003 by cueyayotl, translation #2267002 by _undertoad
- Siempre vivirá en nuestros corazones.He will live forever in our hearts.This sentence shows the use of corazones in a metaphorical sense regarding memory and affection.Tatoeba #1687086 by Shishir, translation #1652266 by Spamster
- Siempre estará en nuestros corazones.He will forever be in our hearts.This sentence shows the use of corazones in a metaphorical sense regarding presence and affection.Tatoeba #1687087 by Shishir, translation #1652267 by Spamster
- Los corazones de los niños son purosThe hearts of children are pure
- Tiene un corazón de oroShe/he has a heart of gold
- Tengo problemas cardíacosI have heart problems
- Mi abuelo sufrió un ataque al corazónMy grandfather had a heart attack
- 18 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are playing a card game at a cafe.
- Alejandro¿Cuántos corazones tienes en la mano?How many hearts do you have in your hand?
- MaríaTengo tres corazones y un diamante.I have three hearts and a diamond.
- Alejandro¡Qué suerte! Yo no tengo corazones.How lucky! I don't have any hearts.
- MaríaNo te preocupes, Alejandro, te toca tirar.Don't worry, Alejandro, it is your turn to play.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hearts” translations and entries corazones, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
