reloj
/reˈlox/masculine
The English word watch is translated into Spanish as reloj. Wiktionary also lists extensible and guasho.
Meaning: portable or wearable timepiece (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| reloj | /reˈlox/ /reˈlo/ |
masculine |
| extensible | /eɡstenˈsible/ | masculine |
| guasho | /ɡwaso/ (from spelling rules) | Guatemala, masculine |
| washo | Guatemala, feminine |
The word reloj refers to a portable or wearable timepiece. It is a masculine noun.
Which one should you use?
The word reloj is used to refer to both a wristwatch and a wall clock.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Guatemala, the masculine form guasho is used, while the feminine form washo is also used in the region.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of reloj is relojes.
How do you pronounce it?
/reˈlox/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, giving a reloj as a gift is common, but some superstitious people believe it can symbolise the 'counting down' of a relationship.
- The final 'j' in reloj is quite unusual for Spanish words, and some linguists believe it only exists because people mistakenly thought the word was a singular version of the plural relojes.
- In some contexts, the word relojería refers not just to the study of time, but specifically to a shop that repairs or sells watches.
Examples in context
- No es un reloj.It is not a watch.This sentence is useful for stating that an object is not a reloj.Tatoeba #710678 by Shishir, translation #710676 by CM
- Le dio un reloj.She gave him a watch.This sentence is useful for describing someone giving a reloj to another person.Tatoeba #1993006 by Shishir, translation #316307 by CK
- Me robó el reloj.He stole my watch.This sentence is useful for describing the theft of a reloj.Tatoeba #1244778 by Shishir, translation #297258 by CH
- ¿Me puedes decir la hora, por favor? No tengo reloj.Can you tell me the time, please? I don't have a watch.
- El cronómetro del árbitro marcó el final del partido.The referee's stopwatch indicated the end of the match.
- 285 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are looking at a jewelry store window.
- Elena¿Te gusta este reloj, Alejandro?Do you like this watch, Alejandro?
- AlejandroEs muy elegante, Elena.It is very elegant, Elena.
- ElenaEs un poco caro.It is a bit expensive.
- AlejandroPero es un buen reloj.But it is a good watch.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “watch” translations and entries reloj, extensible, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries reloj, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
