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joyería

ho-yeh-REE-ah/xoʝeˈɾia/

“joyería” means “jewelry store” in Spanish (a physical shop that sells gems and precious metals).

jewelry store

Also: jewelry, jewelry making
NounfA2
General
A colorful storefront with large glass windows displaying sparkling necklaces and rings on velvet stands.

📝 In Action

Hay una joyería muy cara en el centro comercial.

A2

There is a very expensive jewelry store in the mall.

Ella prefiere la joyería de plata sobre la de oro.

B1

She prefers silver jewelry over gold jewelry.

Él lleva años trabajando en el sector de la joyería.

B2

He has been working in the jewelry industry for years.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • tienda de joyas (jewelry shop)
  • alhajas (jewels (the items))

Antonyms

  • bisutería (costume jewelry (fake or cheap jewelry))

Common Collocations

  • joyería fina – fine jewelry
  • joyería artesanal – handmade jewelry
  • escaparate de joyería – jewelry store window

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "joyería" in Spanish:

jewelry making→jewelry store→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: joyería

Question 1 of 3

If you want to buy a high-quality diamond engagement ring, where should you go?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
joya(jewel) — Noun
joyero(jeweler / jewelry box) — Noun
enjoyar(to adorn with jewels) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
díaalegríapanadería
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Spanish word 'joya' (jewel). The root 'joya' comes from the Old French word 'joie', which means 'joy' or 'pleasure'. This ultimately traces back to the Latin word 'gaudia', meaning 'things that give delight'.

First recorded: 13th Century

Cognates (Related words)

French: joaillerieItalian: gioielleria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'joyería' only for the shop?

No, it also refers to the jewelry pieces themselves (collective noun) and the profession of making jewelry.

What is the difference between 'joya' and 'joyería'?

A 'joya' is a single piece (a jewel/a ring), while 'joyería' is the store or the category of jewelry in general.

Why do many Spanish shops end in '-ería'?

The suffix '-ería' is added to the product name to indicate the place where it is sold. For example: Pan (bread) -> Panadería (bakery); Joya (jewel) -> Joyería (jewelry store).