rubí
/ruˈbi/masculine
The Spanish word for ruby is rubí.
rubí refers to the gemstone. It can also be used as an adjective to describe something of a deep red colour.
Meaning: type of gem (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
rubí is a masculine noun, which means it is used with the masculine article el (e.g., el rubí). The plural form of rubí is rubíes.
How do you pronounce it?
/ruˈbi/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, a rubí is occasionally used as a feminine given name, though it is rare.
- The word's history suggests it was once considered a 'little red thing' due to its Latin diminutive roots.
- The term rojo rubí is often used in Spanish marketing for wines and lipsticks to denote a specific, luxurious saturation of red.
Examples in context
- Entre las piedras preciosas se encuentran la aguamarina, la amatista, la esmeralda, el cuarzo y el rubí.Rare gems include aquamarine, amethyst, emerald, quartz and ruby.This sentence lists various precious stones, including rubí.Tatoeba #1055610 by Shishir, translation #529376 by Adelpa
- ¿Qué preferís, el rubí o la esmeralda?Which do you prefer, ruby or emerald?This sentence asks for a preference between two gems, using rubí.Tatoeba #6825985 by mervert1, translation #6825958 by mervert1
- Admiro su anillo de rubíI admire your ruby ring
- Me regalaron una gargantilla con un rubí enorme como símbolo de amor eterno.I was given a necklace with a huge ruby as a symbol of eternal love.
- ¿Has visto el anillo de rubí de Carla? Es impresionante, ¡brilla muchísimo!Have you seen Carla's ruby ring? It's stunning, it sparkles so brightly!
- Ayer fui a una joyería y me quedé embobada observando un collar con piedras de rubí auténticas.Yesterday, I went to a jewelry store and was mesmerized by a necklace with genuine ruby stones.
- El rubí es de un color rojo muy intenso.The ruby is an intense red color.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are looking at jewelry in a store.
- ElenaMira este collar, tiene un rubí hermoso.Look at this necklace, it has a beautiful ruby.
- DanielEs verdad, el color es muy intenso.It's true, the color is very intense.
- ElenaCreo que sería un regalo perfecto.I think it would be a perfect gift.
- DanielTienes razón, Elena. Comprémoslo.You are right, Elena. Let's buy it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ruby” translations and entries rubí, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries rubí, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
