diamante
“diamante” means “diamond” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
diamond
Also: brilliant
📝 In Action
El anillo de compromiso tiene un diamante muy grande.
A2The engagement ring has a very large diamond.
El diamante es el material más duro que existe en la naturaleza.
B1Diamond is the hardest material that exists in nature.
diamond
Also: baseball field
📝 In Action
Solo me queda un diamante para ganar la partida.
B2I only have one diamond left to win the game.
El jugador corrió por el diamante hasta la tercera base.
C1The player ran across the baseball field (diamond) to third base.
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Quick Quiz: diamante
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'diamante' to refer to a playing field?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Greek 'adámas,' meaning 'unconquerable' or 'untamable.' This makes perfect sense, as the diamond is known for its extreme hardness and durability.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'diamante' used the same way as 'diamond' in English, even for sports?
Yes, it is! Just like in English, 'diamante' is used for the precious stone, the suit in a deck of cards (like hearts or clubs), and the playing field in baseball.