Silver in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'silver' is 'plateado', pronounced plah-teh-AH-doh (IPA: /plateˈado/). It is a B1-level adjective and must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes (masculine plural: plateados).
Pronunciation: plah-teh-AH-doh
| Spanish | plateado |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | plah-teh-AH-doh · /plateˈado/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Plural | plateados |
| Level | B1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'plateado'
- Compró un coche plateado.
He bought a silver car. - Lleva unos aretes plateados.
She is wearing silver earrings. - La luna da una luz plateada.
The moon gives off a silvery light. - Las estrellas plateadas decoran el árbol de Navidad.
The silver stars decorate the Christmas tree.
How to Use 'plateado'
'Plateado' means silver-colored and agrees regularly: plateado, plateada, plateados, plateadas. If something is actually made of silver, say 'de plata': 'un anillo de plata'.
Regional note: 'Color plata' (invariable) is a common alternative: 'un coche color plata'.
Related Vocabulary
Keep going: review colors and numbers in Spanish.
Frequently Asked Questions
'Silver' in Spanish is 'plateado', pronounced plah-teh-AH-doh.
It is spelled p-l-a-t-e-a-d-o.
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