Spanish word

anillo

Pronunciation

IPA/aˈniʝo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounring

Example

Me gusta tu anillo.

I like your ring.

Illustration for anillo (ring)

More examples

¿Es este tu anillo de compromiso?

Is this your engagement ring?

Core concept

Ornamental ring worn on a finger to mark marriage, engagement, or personal identity.

Common phrases

  • anillo de compromiso

    engagement ring

  • tamaño del anillo

    ring size

  • quitarse el anillo

    take off the ring

Similar words

sortija: Decorative ring for the finger, typically featuring a prominent gemstone.
alianza: Narrow, usually flat metal band worn to indicate marriage or engagement.
argolla: Tiny metal hoop used for decoration or to attach items together.
aro: Circular hoop used as jewelry or as a functional part.

Definition in Spanish

Aro usado en un dedo como joya o emblema personal, frecuentemente asociado a matrimonio, compromiso u otros lazos.

Word origin

Via the Romance evolution of Latin annulus to Italian anello and Old Spanish anello, Spanish anillo denotes the small circular band worn on the finger.

Usage tips

  • In everyday speech anillo and sortija can both mean a ring for the finger, with sortija often implying a decorative or ornate piece while anillo is more general.

Other meanings

  • loopnoun

Related words

  • anillitosmall ringnoun

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