How to Say "earrings" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “earrings” is “pendientes” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
NounA2
jewelry worn on the ear
Examples
Perdí uno de mis pendientes favoritos en la fiesta.
I lost one of my favorite earrings at the party.
Ella siempre lleva pendientes de oro muy elegantes.
She always wears very elegant gold earrings.
Masculine Plural Noun
Even though jewelry is often associated with feminine things, 'pendientes' is a masculine plural noun in Spanish (los pendientes).
Confusing Regional Terms
Mistake: “Using 'pendientes' in Mexico or Central America, where 'aretes' is much more common.”
Correction: Know your audience! Use 'pendientes' in Spain, and 'aretes' or 'zarcillos' elsewhere.
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