Spanish word

oro

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈoɾo/

Meaning

  • masculine noungold

Example

Este anillo es de oro.

This ring is made of gold.

Illustration for oro (gold)

More examples

Compré unas joyas de oro para la boda.

I bought some gold jewelry for the wedding.

Core concept

Shiny yellow metal used as currency, jewelry, and a store of value.

Common phrases

  • joyas de oro

    gold jewelry

  • oro puro

    pure gold

  • moneda de oro

    gold coin

Similar words

plata: White lustrous precious metal often used in rings, silverware, and ornaments.
metal: General term for substances made of metal, used across industries and manufacturing.
joya: Small decorative piece made from precious materials, worn as personal adornment.

Definition in Spanish

Metal precioso, de color amarillo brillante, que se usa en joyería, monedas y como reserva de valor.

Word origin

Derived from Latin aurum and transformed in the Romance languages by vowel simplification (au → o) and the dropping of final -m to become oro.

Usage tips

  • Oro is treated as the material (un anillo de oro) or an uncountable substance in Spanish, so Spanish speakers usually say de oro after a noun rather than using oro like an English adjective.

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