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How to Say "earring" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “earring” is “pendiente” — use 'pendiente' for any general piece of jewelry worn on the ear, especially when the specific style is not important or when referring to a common, everyday item..

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pendiente

pen-DYEN-teh/penˈdjen.te/

nounA1general
Use 'pendiente' for any general piece of jewelry worn on the ear, especially when the specific style is not important or when referring to a common, everyday item.
A single, shiny gold hoop earring with a small dangling blue gemstone hanging from it, set against a soft background.

Examples

Compré un par de pendientes de plata.

I bought a pair of silver earrings.

Mi hija solo tiene un pendiente en una oreja.

My daughter only has one earring in one ear.

Gender Trap

Even though 'pendiente' (the word) ends in '-e', when referring to jewelry, it is masculine: 'el pendiente'.

caravana

kah-rah-VAH-nah/ka.ɾaˈβa.na/

nounB2general
Use 'caravana' specifically for dangling or drop earrings, often implying a more decorative or noticeable style.
A close-up illustration of a single, simple golden hoop earring hanging from a stylized human earlobe.

Examples

Perdí una de mis caravanas favoritas en el concierto.

I lost one of my favorite earrings at the concert.

Ella siempre lleva caravanas grandes y llamativas.

She always wears big, flashy earrings.

Pendiente vs. Caravana

The most common mistake is using 'caravana' for all types of earrings. Remember that 'pendiente' is the broader, more frequent term for any earring. Reserve 'caravana' for the more specific, often dangling, style.

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