zafiro
/θaˈfiɾo/masculine
The Spanish word for sapphire is zafiro.
zafiro is a masculine noun used to refer to the gem.
Meaning: gem (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of zafiro is zafiros.
How do you pronounce it?
/θaˈfiɾo/
Did you know?
- In Spanish alchemy and medieval texts, the zafiro was believed to have the power to protect the wearer from lightning and storm damage.
- The word zafiro comes from the Ancient Greek word sáppheiros, which was used to describe any precious blue stone before modern mineralogy existed.
- The color of a zafiro is often linked to the Virgin Mary in Spanish religious art, where the blue gem symbolizes purity and the heavens.
Examples in context
- Ella llevaba un anillo de zafiro increíble en su mano derecha.She was wearing an incredible sapphire ring on her right hand.
- El zafiro es conocido por su belleza y su asociación con la sabiduría.Sapphire is known for its beauty and its association with wisdom.
- Compré un colgante de zafiro para combinar con mis pendientes.I bought a sapphire pendant to match my earrings.
- Me encanta cómo brilla tu anillo de zafiro.I love how your sapphire ring sparkles.
- El zafiro es una piedra preciosa.The sapphire is a precious stone.
- Ella lleva un anillo con un zafiro.She is wearing a ring with a sapphire.
- Ese zafiro es de un azul intenso.That sapphire is an intense blue.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are looking at jewelry in a shop window.
- DanielMira ese zafiro, es precioso.Look at that sapphire, it is beautiful.
- LucíaTienes razón, el color es increíble.You are right, the color is incredible.
- Daniel¿Crees que sea muy caro?Do you think it is very expensive?
- LucíaSeguramente sí, por su brillo.Surely it is, because of its brightness.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sapphire” translations and entries zafiro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries zafiro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
