lapislázuli
/lapisˈlaθuli/masculine
The English phrase "lapis lazuli" is lapislázuli in Spanish. If unsure, use lapislázuli. Wiktionary also lists cianea.
Meaning: precious blue stone (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| lapislázuli | /lapisˈlaθuli/ /lapisˈlasuli/ |
masculine |
| cianea | /θjanea/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /sjanea/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
feminine |
lapislázuli refers to the precious blue stone.
How do you pronounce it?
/lapisˈlaθuli/
Did you know?
- Throughout history, the pigment derived from lapislázuli was more expensive than gold in Spanish markets, leading it to be reserved for the most sacred figures in religious paintings.
- Chile is one of the world's primary sources of lapislázuli, and the stone is so culturally significant there that it is often used in official state jewelry and medals.
- In Spanish art history, the pigment made from lapislázuli was known as ultramarino, meaning 'beyond the sea', because the stone had to be imported from Afghanistan.
Examples in context
- El collar está adornado con lapislázuli de gran calidad.The necklace is adorned with high-quality lapis lazuli.
- El lapislázuli es de un azul intenso.The lapis lazuli is an intense blue.
- Ella lleva un anillo de lapislázuli.She is wearing a lapis lazuli ring.
- Ese lapislázuli parece muy valioso.That lapis lazuli looks very valuable.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are visiting a jewelry store.
- SofíaMira este colgante de lapislázuli, Javier.Look at this lapis lazuli pendant, Javier.
- JavierEs precioso, Sofía. ¿Es natural?It is beautiful, Sofía. Is it natural?
- SofíaSí, el lapislázuli es una piedra natural.Yes, lapis lazuli is a natural stone.
- JavierMe gusta mucho el tono de azul.I really like the shade of blue.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lapis lazuli” translations and entries lapislázuli, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
