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plateado

plah-teh-AH-doh/pla.teˈa.ðo/

“plateado” means “silver” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

silver

Also: silvery
A shiny, solid silver-colored metallic sphere sitting on a plain surface.

📝 In Action

Mi hermana se compró un coche plateado.

A1

My sister bought a silver car.

La luna dejaba un rastro plateado en el mar.

B1

The moon left a silvery trail on the sea.

Para la fiesta, me pondré estos zapatos plateados.

A2

For the party, I will wear these silver shoes.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • argénteo (silvery (poetic))

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • gris plateado – silver gray
  • brillo plateado – silver shine
  • cabello plateado – silver hair

silver-plated

Also: plated
A silver-plated spoon with a bright metallic finish.

📝 In Action

Este anillo no es de plata pura, es solo plateado.

B1

This ring isn't solid silver, it's just silver-plated.

Usamos los cubiertos plateados para la cena de Navidad.

B1

We use the silver-plated cutlery for Christmas dinner.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • bañado en plata (dipped in silver)

Antonyms

  • macizo (solid (metal))

Common Collocations

  • acero plateado – plated steel
  • joyería plateada – silver-plated jewelry

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "plateado" in Spanish:

plated→silver-plated→silvery→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: plateado

Question 1 of 3

How would you describe several silver-colored tables?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
plata(silver (noun)) — Noun
platear(to plate with silver) — Verb
platería(silversmith shop) — Noun
platero(silversmith) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Spanish noun 'plata' (silver), which comes from the Vulgar Latin 'plattus', meaning 'flat' (referring to flat sheets of metal).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: prateadoItalian: argentato

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'plateado' for gray hair?

Yes! It is a very common and polite way to describe shiny gray or white hair, similar to 'silver hair' in English.

Is 'plateado' used for money in some countries?

While 'plata' is a common slang word for money in many Latin American countries, 'plateado' is strictly used for the color or the coating, not for money itself.

Does 'plateado' always end in -o?

No, it changes depending on what you are talking about: plateado (masculine), plateada (feminine), plateados (masc. plural), plateadas (fem. plural).