tesoros

teh-SOH-rohsteˈsoɾos

“tesoros” means “treasures” in Spanish (valuable items like gold or gems, or things deeply cherished).

treasures

Also: darlings

Los piratas enterraron sus tesoros en la arena.

The pirates buried their treasures in the sand.

Esta biblioteca guarda grandes tesoros literarios.

This library keeps great literary treasures.

Mis nietos son mis tesoros.

My grandchildren are my treasures (my darlings).

Words that translate to "tesoros" in Spanish:

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If someone says their children are 'mis tesoros,' what do they mean?

👥 Word Family▼

atesorar(to treasure or to hoard) — Verb

tesorería(treasury) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

coroslorostoros

📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word 'thesaurus,' which actually came from an older Greek word meaning a 'storehouse' or a place to keep things safe.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: thesaurusFrench: trésors

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Is 'tesoros' used for both physical money and feelings?

Yes! You can use it for literal pirate gold, or for things with sentimental value like old photos or beloved family members.

What is the singular form of 'tesoros'?

The singular form is 'tesoro'.