oro amarillo
/oɾo amaɾiʝo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "yellow gold" is translated into Spanish as oro amarillo.
The term refers to a gold alloy.
Meaning: gold alloy (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun oro is masculine, which requires the adjective amarillo to also be in its masculine form.
How do you pronounce it?
/oɾo amaɾiʝo/
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Examples in context
- El collar está hecho de oro amarillo.The necklace is made of yellow gold.
- La joya está hecha de oro amarillo.The piece of jewelry is made of yellow gold.
- El anillo es de oro amarillo.The ring is made of yellow gold.
- Prefiero el oro amarillo para las bodas.I prefer yellow gold for weddings.
- Ese collar combina con el oro amarillo.That necklace goes well with yellow gold.
Example conversation
At a jewelry store.
- María¿Buscas algo de oro amarillo o plata?Are you looking for something in yellow gold or silver?
- JavierSolo me interesa el oro amarillo.I am only interested in yellow gold.
- MaríaTengo este reloj de oro amarillo muy bonito.I have this very beautiful yellow gold watch.
- JavierEs muy elegante, me gusta.It is very elegant, I like it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amarillo, oro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
