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How to Say "gold-plated" in Spanish

The Spanish word forgold-platedis doradaA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA2

dorada

adjectiveA2
jewelry or objects
A shiny golden apple sitting on a simple surface.

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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