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How to Say "diamond" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “diamond” is “diamante” — use 'diamante' when referring to the precious gemstone itself or when talking about the diamond suit in cards or the shape..

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diamante

/dee-ah-MAHN-tay//djaˈman.te/

nounB1general
Use 'diamante' when referring to the precious gemstone itself or when talking about the diamond suit in cards or the shape.
A large, brilliantly cut, sparkling clear diamond gemstone shown against a simple, colorful background.

Examples

El anillo de compromiso tiene un diamante muy grande.

The engagement ring has a very large diamond.

El diamante es el material más duro que existe en la naturaleza.

Diamond is the hardest material that exists in nature.

Solo me queda un diamante para ganar la partida.

I only have one diamond left to win the game.

El jugador corrió por el diamante hasta la tercera base.

The player ran across the baseball field (diamond) to third base.

Gender Check

Even though it ends in '-e', 'diamante' is always masculine, so you must use 'el' or 'un' before it.

Context is Key

If you are talking about sports or card games, 'diamante' almost certainly refers to the shape or the playing area, not the stone.

Using the wrong article

Mistake: “La diamante es cara.”

Correction: El diamante es caro. (The diamond is expensive.)

brillante

bree-YAHN-tay/bɾiˈʎante/

nounC1formal
Use 'brillante' specifically when referring to a cut gemstone, often used for jewelry.
A single, large, highly faceted clear diamond gemstone intensely reflecting light.

Examples

El anillo de compromiso tiene un brillante de dos quilates.

The engagement ring has a two-carat diamond.

Los brillantes que adornan la corona son de la mejor calidad.

The diamonds adorning the crown are of the best quality.

Gender Check

When used as a noun meaning 'diamond,' brillante is always masculine: el brillante (the diamond) and los brillantes (the diamonds).

Diamante vs. Brillante

Learners often confuse 'diamante' and 'brillante'. Remember that 'diamante' is the general term for the gemstone and the card suit, while 'brillante' is more specific to a cut gem, especially in jewelry contexts. If you're unsure, 'diamante' is usually the safer, more common choice for the gemstone.

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