How to Say "jewel" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “jewel” is “joya” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
a precious stone or gemstone
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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