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How to Say "finery" in Spanish

The Spanish word forfineryis joyaA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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joya

nounA2
expensive ornaments
A sparkling, multi-faceted blue diamond sitting on a plain white surface.

Examples

Ella guarda sus joyas en una caja fuerte.

She keeps her jewelry in a safe.

El collar tiene una joya roja en el centro.

The necklace has a red jewel in the center.

A 'Female' Word

In Spanish, this word is feminine, so you should always use it with 'la' or 'una' (la joya, una joya).

Joya vs. Joyería

Mistake:Using 'joyería' to mean a single ring.

Correction: Use 'joya' for the object and 'joyería' for the shop where you buy it or the general craft of making jewelry.

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