anillos
/aniʝos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "rings" is translated into Spanish as anillos.
anillos refers to circular bands of metal or other materials worn on a finger as jewelry.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is anillo. The plural form is anillos, which follows the standard rule of adding -s to a word ending in a vowel. The phrase Los anillos is the plural masculine form of the word.
How do you pronounce it?
/aniʝos/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the wedding anillo is traditionally worn on the right hand rather than the left, though this varies by country.
- While anillo refers to the jewelry, Spanish uses a different root for the action of 'ringing' a bell, using the verb sonar.
- The word anillo is a cognate of the English word 'annulus', which is used in geometry and anatomy to describe a ring-shaped structure.
Examples in context
- Ellas visten anillos caros.They are wearing expensive rings.This sentence shows the use of anillos to describe expensive jewelry.Tatoeba #3091151 by marcelostockle, translation #1828582 by Amastan
- ¿Leíste la triología del Señor de los Anillos?Have you read the Lord of the Rings trilogy?This sentence uses anillos as part of a specific title, The Lord of the Rings.Tatoeba #5118388 by don_ramon, translation #5118369 by Lindoula
- Tenemos anillos.We have rings.This sentence demonstrates the use of anillos to express possession.Tatoeba #13465222 by Seael, translation #2865048 by Amastan
- ¿Dónde compraste ese hermoso anillo de compromiso?Where did you buy that beautiful engagement ring?
- ¡Qué linda es tu sortija! ¿De qué material es?Your ring is so beautiful! What material is it made of?
- Me regalaron un aro con un diseño único.I was given a ring with a unique design.
- Mi abuela siempre lleva puesto un anillito de oro.My grandmother always wears a little gold ring.
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and María are looking at jewelry in a shop.
- MateoMaría, mira estos anillos.María, look at these rings.
- MaríaSon muy bonitos, Mateo.They are very beautiful, Mateo.
- Mateo¿Te gustan los anillos de oro?Do you like the gold rings?
- MaríaSí, me encantan.Yes, I love them.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
