brazalete
“brazalete” means “bracelet” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
bracelet
Also: bangle
📝 In Action
Ella lleva un brazalete de oro en su muñeca.
A2She is wearing a gold bracelet on her wrist.
Mi abuela me regaló un brazalete antiguo de plata.
B1My grandmother gave me an antique silver bracelet.
El brazalete tiene diamantes incrustados muy pequeños.
B2The bracelet has very small diamonds embedded in it.
armband
📝 In Action
El capitán del equipo lleva el brazalete rojo.
A2The team captain wears the red armband.
Los jugadores usaron un brazalete negro en señal de luto.
B1The players wore a black armband as a sign of mourning.
Para entrar a la zona VIP, necesitas mostrar tu brazalete.
B1To enter the VIP area, you need to show your armband/wristband.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: brazalete
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the most common use for 'brazalete' in a soccer match?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish word 'brazo' (arm), which comes from the Latin 'brachium'. The suffix '-ete' is often used to create a smaller or specific version of a noun.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'brazalete' common in everyday conversation?
It is common, but if you are talking about a simple, thin piece of jewelry, most native speakers will use the word 'pulsera'.
Can 'brazalete' mean a fitness tracker?
People often call fitness trackers 'pulseras de actividad,' but if it's a strap that goes around the upper arm, 'brazalete' is perfectly correct.
Is the word different in Spain vs. Latin America?
The meaning is the same everywhere, but the pronunciation of the 'z' changes: in Spain it sounds like 'th' in 'thin', while in Latin America it sounds like 's'.