English–Spanish
“gem” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈxoʝa/
Example
Ella encontró una joya en la caja.
She found a gem in the box.
How to say “gem” in Spanish
“Gem” in Spanish is joya.
Treasured piece of jewelry or keepsake, often centered on a gemstone.
Example sentences with joya
¿Quieres comprar una joya para regalar?
Do you want to buy a gem to give as a gift?
Tips for using joya
- If the reference is specifically to the mineral stone, Spanish often prefers gema, while joya usually denotes the finished jewel or a thing praised figuratively.