collar
/koˈʝaɾ/masculine
The Spanish word for necklace is collar.
collar is a masculine noun used to refer to jewelry worn around the neck.
Meaning: jewelry (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of collar is collares.
How do you pronounce it?
/koˈʝaɾ/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistake the Spanish word collar for the English word 'collar' (the part of a shirt), but in Spanish, it refers specifically to a necklace. Additionally, do not use collar to refer to the physical body part. Use cuello for the neck.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, a collar of garlic or other herbs is worn as a traditional amulet for protection, not for fashion.
- The word collar is used for both a piece of fine jewelry and a pet's 'collar', depending on the context.
- The word collar lacks the ue diphthong usually found in Spanish words derived from Latin short 'o', which is a clue to its Catalan origin.
Examples in context
- Qué collar tan bonito.That's a pretty necklace.This sentence shows how to express admiration for a pretty necklace using collar.Tatoeba #3666812 by Seael, translation #3594030 by CK
- Tu collar es precioso.Your necklace is beautiful.This sentence is useful for describing how beautiful someone's necklace is using collar.Tatoeba #13612403 by Seael, translation #3831423 by CK
- Ese es un collar hermoso.That's a beautiful necklace.This sentence demonstrates how to identify a beautiful necklace using collar.Tatoeba #2158040 by hayastan, translation #2045798 by CK
- ¿Dónde puedo comprar un collar hermoso?Where can I buy a beautiful necklace?
- Me gustaría regalarle un collar a mi esposa.I would like to give my wife a necklace as a gift.
- ¿Tienes alguna cadena que complemente este atuendo?Do you have any necklace that complements this outfit?
- 20 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are getting ready for a party.
- JavierLucía, ¿qué collar vas a usar hoy?Lucía, which necklace are you going to wear today?
- LucíaTodavía no sé, tengo varios.I don't know yet, I have several.
- JavierEl collar de plata queda muy bien.The silver necklace looks very good.
- LucíaTienes razón, me pondré ese.You are right, I will put that one on.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “necklace” translations and entries collar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries collar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
