reloj
/reˈlox/masculine
The English phrase watch translates to Spanish as reloj. If unsure, use 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 |
reloj refers to a portable or wearable timepiece.
Which one should you use?
While reloj is the standard term, it is used for both a wristwatch and a wall clock.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Guatemala, the term guasho is a colloquialism for watch. The feminine form washo is also used in Guatemala.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of reloj is relojes.
How do you pronounce it?
/reˈlox/
Did you know?
- The word reloj shares a common ancestor with the English word 'logic' through the Greek 'legō', meaning 'to speak' or 'to gather'.
- The Guatemalan slang guasho for a watch is actually an anglicism, derived from the English word 'watch' itself.
- In certain Latin American contexts, a 'reloj de arena' refers to an hourglass, using the word reloj to describe a device that uses sand instead of gears.
Examples in context
- No es un reloj.It is not a watch.This sentence is useful for saying that something 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 the act of giving someone a reloj.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
- Perdón, ¿sabe qué hora es? Mi reloj se ha detenido.Excuse me, do you know what time it is? My watch has stopped.
- 285 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are getting ready for a party.
- JavierSofía, ¿me prestas tu reloj?Sofía, can you lend me your watch?
- SofíaSí, pero ten cuidado con el reloj.Yes, but be careful with the watch.
- JavierNo te preocupes, es un reloj muy bonito.Don't worry, it is a very beautiful watch.
- SofíaGracias, Javier. Te queda muy bien.Thanks, Javier. It looks great on you.
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.
