perlas
/PEHR-lahs/
pearls
In Spanish, 'perlas' refers to the beautiful gems found inside oysters.
perlas(noun)
pearls
?jewelry or biological gems from oysters
beads
?small round drops like sweat or dew
,gems
?metaphorical use for wise words or clever ideas
📝 In Action
Ella heredó un hermoso collar de perlas de su abuela.
A2She inherited a beautiful pearl necklace from her grandmother.
Gotas de sudor, como pequeñas perlas, cubrían su frente.
B1Drops of sweat, like small beads, covered his forehead.
Sus palabras eran perlas de sabiduría.
B2His words were gems of wisdom.
💡 Grammar Points
Making it Plural
Since 'perla' ends in a vowel, we simply add an '-s' to make it plural: 'perlas'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing Beauty
In Spanish poetry and literature, 'perlas' is frequently used to describe perfect white teeth or clear drops of morning dew.
The word 'perlas' can also be used as an adverb to describe something that fits perfectly.
perlas(adverb)
perfectly
?when something suits a situation exactly
great
?informal way to say things are going well
,like a charm
?describing how something works
📝 In Action
Este café me viene de perlas ahora mismo.
B1This coffee is exactly what I need right now.
Tus llaves me van de perlas para abrir esta caja.
B1Your keys work perfectly for opening this box.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'De' Connection
When 'perlas' follows the word 'de', it stops being a noun (a thing) and starts describing HOW something is or HOW it fits a situation.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Muy'
Mistake: "Me viene muy perlas."
Correction: Me viene de perlas.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: perlas
Question 1 of 1
If a friend says 'Tu ayuda me viene de perlas,' what do they mean?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'perlas' to describe sweat?
Yes, in a literary or descriptive way, you can say 'perlas de sudor' to describe beads of sweat, especially if they look like clear, round drops.
Is 'de perlas' formal or informal?
It is generally informal but polite. You can use it with friends or coworkers to express that something is very helpful or convenient.