How to Say "gilded" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “gilded” is “dorada” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
adjectiveA2
covered in gold
Examples
Me encanta el color de esa estatua dorada.
I love the color of that golden statue.
La luz dorada del atardecer es preciosa.
The golden light of the sunset is beautiful.
Matching the Noun
Because this word ends in 'a', use it only with feminine nouns. If you are describing a masculine noun, use 'dorado' instead.
Color vs. Material
Mistake: “Using 'dorada' to say something is solid gold.”
Correction: Use 'de oro' for the material. 'Dorada' usually refers to the color or a surface coating.
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