How to Say "cufflink" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “cufflink” is “gemelo” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
jewelry used to fasten the cuffs of a shirt
Examples
El novio llevaba unos gemelos de oro.
The groom was wearing gold cufflinks.
Perdí un gemelo en la fiesta y ahora no puedo cerrar la camisa.
I lost a cufflink at the party and now I can't fasten my shirt.
Saca los gemelos para ver mejor el escenario.
Take out the binoculars to see the stage better.
Always in Pairs
Like 'pants' in English, these items are almost always mentioned in the plural form 'los gemelos' because you usually use two at a time.
Using the wrong word in Latin America
Mistake: “Using 'gemelos' for cufflinks in some parts of Mexico.”
Correction: In Mexico, use 'mancuernillas' for cufflinks to sound more natural.
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