reloj de pulsera
/reˌlox de pulˈseɾa/
The English phrase "wrist watch" is reloj de pulsera in Spanish.
In casual conversation, people often drop de pulsera and simply say reloj if the context of wearing it is clear.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of reloj (watch/clock), de (of) and pulsera (bracelet/wristband).
Which one should you use?
Use reloj de pulsera specifically for a watch worn on the wrist to distinguish it from a reloj de pared (wall clock).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you pluralize the noun reloj to relojes, but the prepositional phrase de pulsera remains singular.
How do you pronounce it?
/reˌlox de pulˈseɾa/
Did you know?
Examples in context
- Mi reloj de pulsera es nuevo.My wrist watch is new.
- ¿Dónde compraste ese reloj de pulsera?Where did you buy that wrist watch?
- No puedo encontrar mi reloj de pulsera.I cannot find my wrist watch.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are looking at a gift in a shop.
- María¿Te gusta este reloj de pulsera?Do you like this wrist watch?
- MateoEs muy bonito, María.It is very pretty, María.
- MaríaEs un reloj de pulsera elegante.It is an elegant wrist watch.
- MateoSí, es perfecto para ti.Yes, it is perfect for you.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry reloj de pulsera, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, pulsera, reloj, CC BY-SA 4.0.
