Spanish Conversation · Level 63
76 words
Spanish word
arete
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈɾete/
Meaning
- masculine nounearring
Example
Ella lleva un arete pequeño.
She is wearing a small earring.
More examples
¿Puedes ayudarme a ponerme este arete?
Can you help me put on this earring?
Core concept
Small ornament worn on the earlobe or through an ear piercing.
Common phrases
ponerse un arete
put on an earring
quitarse un arete
take off an earring
Similar words
pendiente: Ornament that hangs from the ear on a hook or loop and moves freely.
aro: Circular hoop earring that forms a ring and threads through the ear.
zarcillo: Tiny decorative earring featuring delicate, finely wrought designs.
Definition in Spanish
Joya pequeña colocada en el lóbulo o en una perforación de la oreja, sujeta por un cierre, pasador o gancho y usada como adorno personal.
Word origin
The Spanish word derives from medieval areta and ultimately from Latin auricula 'little ear', and it denotes a small ornament worn on the ear.
Usage tips
- In Spain speakers more often use pendiente, while arete is the everyday term in many Latin American countries.