adorno
/adoɾno/from spelling rules
The English word ornament is translated into Spanish as adorno.
adorno refers to an element of decoration. If you wish to use a related verb, you can use adornar, which means to decorate or to ornament.
Meaning: element of decoration (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you may hear ornamento in more formal settings or older Spanish dialects. In Argentina, locals might use colgante when specifically referring to hanging ornaments. In Spain, the term figura may be used when referencing figurine or sculpture-like ornaments.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of adorno is adornos.
How do you pronounce it?
/adoɾno/
Did you know?
- In some contexts, calling a person un adorno is a common way to suggest they are decorative but intellectually insignificant.
- In Spanish music theory, adornos refers to grace notes or melodic flourishes added to a composition to make it more expressive.
- While adorno is a general term, in many Spanish-speaking countries, the specific word for a Christmas tree ornament is often esfera, which literally means 'sphere'.
Examples in context
- Tom dirige una fábrica de adornos de árbol de Navidad.Tom runs a Christmas tree ornament factory.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use adorno in the context of a Christmas tree ornament factory.Tatoeba #10281458 by manufrutos, translation #10277420 by AlanF_US
- Compré un adornito precioso para el árbol de Navidad.I bought a beautiful ornament for the Christmas tree.
- Ella colecciona varias chucherías de distintos países.She collects various ornaments from different countries.
- El museo exhibió adornos intrincados y únicos.The museum displayed intricate and unique ornaments.
- Ese adorno de plata es muy bonito.That silver ornament is very pretty.
- Compré un adorno para la mesa.I bought an ornament for the table.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are decorating their living room.
- Javier¿Dónde ponemos este adorno?Where do we put this ornament?
- ElenaPonlo sobre la repisa, Javier.Put it on the shelf, Javier.
- JavierVale, se ve muy bien ahí.Okay, it looks very good there.
- ElenaSí, combina con el resto de la sala.Yes, it matches the rest of the room.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
