preciosos
/preh-SYOH-sohs/
beautiful
Preciosos can describe something visually beautiful, like a colorful butterfly.
preciosos(adjective)
beautiful
?visual appearance
,gorgeous
?very high beauty
lovely
?pleasant or charming
,cute
?often used for children or pets
📝 In Action
Tus hijos son preciosos.
A1Your children are gorgeous.
Compré unos cuadros preciosos para el salón.
A2I bought some beautiful paintings for the living room.
¡Qué ojos más preciosos tienes!
A1What gorgeous eyes you have!
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the word to the group
Since this word ends in '-os,' it is used for a group of males or a mixed group of males and females. If you were talking only about females, you would use 'preciosas' instead.
Placement in a sentence
You can put this word after 'son' (are) or right after the thing you are describing, like 'relojes preciosos' (beautiful watches).
❌ Common Pitfalls
The 'S' at the end
Mistake: "Mis gatos son precioso."
Correction: Mis gatos son preciosos. Because 'gatos' is plural (more than one), the description must also end in 's'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Stronger than 'bonito'
Use 'preciosos' when 'bonitos' (pretty) isn't strong enough. It's like the difference between saying something is 'nice' and saying it's 'stunning'.
Preciosos also refers to precious materials like gold and jewels.
preciosos(adjective)
precious
?referring to high-value materials like metals
valuable
?worth a lot of money
📝 In Action
El platino es uno de los metales preciosos más raros.
B1Platinum is one of the rarest precious metals.
💡 Grammar Points
Fixed phrases
In this sense of 'valuable,' you will almost always see it paired with the word 'metales' (metals).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: preciosos
Question 1 of 2
If you are looking at a group of five male models, which word should you use?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'preciosos' for a group of only women?
No. For a group of only women, you should use 'preciosas.' Use 'preciosos' for a group of only men or a mixed group of men and women.
Is 'preciosos' too formal for friends?
Not at all! It's very common and sounds very warm and enthusiastic. It's a great way to compliment a friend's new shoes or their children.