anillo
/aˈniʝo/masculine
The English phrase 'ring' can be translated into Spanish as anillo. Wiktionary also lists sortija and alianza.
Meaning: round piece of (precious) metal worn around the finger (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| anillo | /aˈniʝo/ | masculine |
| sortija | /soɾˈtixa/ | feminine |
| alianza | /aˈljanθa/ /aˈljansa/ |
feminine |
Anillo is the general term for a ring. Sortija is a formal term used to describe a decorative or ornamental ring. To say 'engagement ring', use the phrase anillo de compromiso.
Which one should you use?
Anillo is the general word for any ring, whereas sortija is more specific to ornamental rings and alianza is used specifically for wedding rings.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the terms sortija and anillo are widely used.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Anillo is a masculine noun. Its plural form is anillos. Sortija is a feminine noun. Its plural form is sortijas. Alianza is a feminine noun. Its plural form is alianzas.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈniʝo/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the wedding alianza is worn on the ring finger of the right hand rather than the left.
- While anillo is a generic term, the word sortija traces its roots back to the Latin word sors, meaning 'fate' or 'lot'.
- The word alianza also means 'alliance' or 'pact' in Spanish. This reflects the idea that a wedding ring is a symbol of a formal agreement between two people.
Examples in context
- ¿Es eso un anillo?Is that a ring?This sentence is useful for asking if an object is a ring.Tatoeba #7460145 by arh, translation #2213830 by CK
- Yo tengo un anillo.I have a ring.This sentence is useful for stating that you possess a ring.Tatoeba #4593931 by Francisco_M, translation #2358804 by CK
- No quiero el anillo.I don't want the ring.This sentence is useful for expressing that you do not want a ring.Tatoeba #3249679 by marcelostockle, translation #2276257 by CK
- El anillo que llevas es precioso.The ring you're wearing is beautiful.
- Le regalé una sortija de plata a mi hermana.I gave my sister a silver ring.
- ¡Qué bonito tu anillito nuevo!How pretty your new little ring is!
- Me compré una argolla de oro en el mercado.I bought a gold ring at the market.
- 88 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María is showing a new piece of jewelry to Alejandro.
- MaríaMira este anillo nuevo.Look at this new ring.
- AlejandroEs muy bonito, María.It is very beautiful, María.
- MaríaMe encanta cómo brilla.I love how it shines.
- AlejandroTe queda muy bien.It looks great on you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ring” translations and entries anillo, sortija, alianza, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alianza, anillo, sortija, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
