tiara
/ˈtjaɾa/feminine
The English phrase "tiara" can be translated into Spanish as tiara or diadema.
Meaning: ornamental coronet (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| tiara | /ˈtjaɾa/ | feminine |
| diadema | /djaˈdema/ | feminine |
tiara is used specifically for a jeweled coronet. In everyday conversation, if you are referring to a non-jeweled hair accessory used to hold hair back, use diadema rather than tiara.
Which one should you use?
While tiara refers specifically to a jeweled coronet, diadema is a more versatile word that can mean a royal tiara or a simple hair headband.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both tiara and diadema are feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtjaɾa/
Did you know?
- The word tiara specifically evokes the triple-tiered crown worn by Popes in the Catholic Church, known as the tiara papal.
- The Spanish word diadema is an exact linguistic relative of the English word 'diadem', both stemming from the Greek verb meaning 'to bind around'.
- While tiara sounds very grand, using it to describe a plastic hair accessory might sound sarcastic or overly dramatic to a native speaker.
Examples in context
- La princesa lleva una diadema de oro.The princess is wearing a gold tiara.This sentence shows the use of diadema to refer to a tiara.Tatoeba #3419102 by Shishir, translation #533823 by tomkun01
- La tiara de la reina brillaba en la luz del atardecer.The queen’s tiara sparkled in the afternoon sun.Tatoeba #13177567 by frpzzd, translation #12775921 by Igider
- Compré una diadema muy bonita para el baile de graduación.I bought a very pretty tiara for the prom.
- María se puso una diadema de flores en el pelo para la boda.María wore a flower tiara in her hair for the wedding.
- ¿Dónde compraste esa tiara?Where did you buy that tiara?
- Mi abuela me regaló una tiara para mi cumpleaños.My grandmother gave me a tiara for my birthday.
- La tiara de cristal es muy bonita.The crystal tiara is very pretty.
Example conversation
Elena is getting ready for a costume party.
- Daniel¿Dónde está tu tiara para la fiesta?Where is your tiara for the party?
- ElenaEstá sobre la mesa de la entrada.It is on the entryway table.
- DanielTe queda muy bien esa tiara.That tiara looks very good on you.
- ElenaGracias, Daniel, me encanta cómo brilla.Thanks, Daniel, I love how it shines.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tiara” translations and entries tiara, diadema, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries diadema, tiara, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
