tesoro
/teˈsoɾo/masculine
The English word 'treasure' is translated into Spanish as tesoro.
tesoro is used to refer to a collection of valuable things. You may also encounter the related verb atesorar, which means to consider something precious or to store and amass something.
Meaning: collection of valuable things (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
tesoro is a masculine noun. To express the plural 'treasures', use tesoros.
How do you pronounce it?
/teˈsoɾo/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word tesoro shares the same ancient roots as the English word 'thesaurus', which refers to a collection of words.
- While tesoro can mean a literal hoard of gold, it is frequently used in a romantic context to mean 'sweetheart' or 'darling'.
- The concept of a 'national treasury' is expressed using tesoro público, treating the state's wealth as a collective 'treasure'.
Examples in context
- Nadie encontrará ese tesoro.Nobody will find that treasure.This sentence demonstrates how to use tesoro in a negative statement about finding it.Tatoeba #4437342 by duendebit, translation #4436863 by maaster
- Toma el tesoro y cuídalo bien.Take the treasure and take good care of it.This sentence shows a command to take and care of the tesoro.Tatoeba #1694541 by marcelostockle, translation #3763418 by cromwellt
- Admitió haber robado el tesoro.He admitted that he had stolen the treasure.This sentence illustrates the use of tesoro in the context of theft.Tatoeba #1178518 by Shishir, translation #290804 by CK
- Gracias por su ayuda, su apoyo es un verdadero tesoro.Thank you for your help, your support is a true treasure.
- Valoramos mucho su experiencia, es un tesoro para nuestra compañía.We greatly appreciate your expertise, it is a treasure for our company.
- Tienes una habilidad increíble para la música, eres un tesoro.You have an incredible talent for music, you are a treasure.
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Example conversation
María and Javier are looking at old family photos and jewelry.
- MaríaMira este collar, es un tesoro familiar.Look at this necklace, it is a family treasure.
- JavierEs muy hermoso, ¿quién lo tenía?It is very beautiful, who had it?
- MaríaEra de mi abuela, es mi tesoro favorito.It belonged to my grandmother, it is my favorite treasure.
- JavierDebes guardarlo en un lugar seguro, María.You should keep it in a safe place, María.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “treasure” translations and entries tesoro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tesoro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
