How to Say "bangle" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “bangle” is “brazalete” — use 'brazalete' for any rigid, non-flexible ornament worn on the arm or wrist, functioning as a general term for a bangle..
brazalete
/bra-sah-leh-teh//bɾasaˈlete/
Examples
Ella lleva un brazalete de oro en su muñeca.
She is wearing a gold bangle on her wrist.
Mi abuela me regaló un brazalete antiguo de plata.
My grandmother gave me an antique silver bracelet.
El brazalete tiene diamantes incrustados muy pequeños.
The bracelet has very small diamonds embedded in it.
Always Masculine
Even though it ends in 'e', this word is masculine. Always use 'el' or 'un' with it: 'el brazalete'.
Brazalete vs. Pulsera
While both mean 'bracelet,' a 'brazalete' is often thicker, more rigid, or worn higher on the arm than a 'pulsera'.
Gender confusion
Mistake: “la brazalete”
Correction: el brazalete - many learners assume words ending in 'e' can be feminine, but this one is strictly masculine.
esclava
/es-KLA-bah//esˈklaβa/
Examples
Mi abuela me regaló una esclava de plata con mi nombre.
My grandmother gave me a silver ID bracelet with my name.
Llevo una esclava de oro en mi muñeca derecha.
I wear a gold bangle on my right wrist.
Naming Objects
In Spanish, some pieces of jewelry are named after items they resemble. 'Esclava' reminds people of a shackle or a chain.
General vs. Specific Bangle
Related Translations
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