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tesoro

teh-SOH-roh/teˈsoro/

“tesoro” means “treasure” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

treasure, trove

Also: treasury
NounmA2
An open, wooden treasure chest overflowing with shiny gold coins, necklaces, and colorful gems, sitting on a sandy beach.

📝 In Action

Los piratas escondieron el tesoro en una isla remota.

A2

The pirates hid the treasure on a remote island.

Este manuscrito es un tesoro histórico incalculable.

B1

This manuscript is an incalculable historical treasure.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • caza del tesoro – treasure hunt
  • cofre del tesoro – treasure chest

darling, sweetheart

Also: dear
NounmA1informal
A smiling adult figure gently embracing a small child, illustrating a deep bond of affection and endearment.

📝 In Action

¡Hola, tesoro! ¿Cómo te fue en la escuela?

A1

Hello, darling! How was school?

No te preocupes, mi tesoro, todo estará bien.

A2

Don't worry, my sweetheart, everything will be fine.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • mi tesoro – my darling

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "tesoro" in Spanish:

darling→dear→sweetheart→treasure→treasury→trove→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: tesoro

Question 1 of 2

¿Cuál es la mejor traducción de 'Mi abuela guarda este anillo como un tesoro'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
atesorar(to treasure/to hoard) — Verb
tesorero(treasurer) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Latin term *thesaurus*, which itself originated from the Ancient Greek word *thēsauros*, meaning 'storehouse' or 'treasury'. The concept of a place to keep valuables evolved into the valuables themselves.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: treasureItalian: tesoro

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'tesoro' for a woman or girl?

Yes, absolutely! While 'tesoro' is a masculine noun ('el tesoro'), it is used universally as a loving nickname for people of any gender, just like English speakers might say 'my rock' or 'my sunshine'.

Is 'tesoro' used only for people?

No. Its original and primary meaning is 'physical treasure' (like hidden gold). It is also commonly used metaphorically for non-physical things that are greatly valued, such as 'el tesoro de la sabiduría' (the treasure of wisdom).