How to Say "Smoky Quartz" in Spanish

cuarzo ahumado

/ˌkwaɾθo auˈmado/masculine

The English phrase "smoky quartz" is cuarzo ahumado in Spanish.

cuarzo ahumado is used to refer to a specific type of quartz.

Meaning: type of quartz (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The term is composed of the noun cuarzo (quartz) and the past participle ahumado (smoked/smoky).

To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix -s, resulting in cuarzos ahumados.

/ˌkwaɾθo auˈmado/

The word cuarzo shares a deep ancestor with the English word 'hard' because it originates from the Proto-Slavic word *tvьrdъ meaning 'hard'.
In some Latin American cultures, cuarzo ahumado is believed to possess protective spiritual properties, often being used in 'limpias' or spiritual cleansings.
The Spanish word cuarzo is a direct loan from the German 'Quarz', rather than coming directly from Latin.

Me encanta lucir mis joyas con cuarzo ahumado, le dan un toque elegante a cualquier atuendo.
I love wearing my jewelry with smoky quartz, it adds an elegant touch to any outfit.
Mi abuela colecciona minerales y tiene una magnífica muestra de cuarzo ahumado en su vitrina.
My grandmother collects minerals and has a magnificent display of smoky quartz in her showcase.
Ese cuarzo ahumado es muy bonito.
That smoky quartz is very beautiful.
Compré un cuarzo ahumado en la tienda.
I bought a smoky quartz at the shop.
El cuarzo ahumado tiene un tono oscuro.
The smoky quartz has a dark tone.

Sofía and Mateo are at a crystal shop.

Sofía

¿Te gusta este cuarzo ahumado, Mateo?
Do you like this smoky quartz, Mateo?
Mateo

Sí, es un cuarzo ahumado impresionante.
Yes, it is an impressive smoky quartz.
Sofía

¿Quieres comprarlo para tu colección?
Do you want to buy it for your collection?
Mateo

Creo que sí, lo voy a llevar.
I think so, I am going to take it.

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