joya
joya
feminine noun
1jewel ; gem (figurative)
- el nuevo empleado es una joya -> the new worker is a real gem
- la joya de mi colección -> the pride of my collection
- las joyas de la corona -> the crown jewels
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joya [ho’-yah]
noun
1Jewel, a precious stone set in gold or silver. (f)
2Anything well polished and finished. (f)
3Present, gift. (f)
4Astragal, a convex architectural moulding. (f)
noun, plural
5Jewels, trinkets: all the wearing apparel and ornaments of women, especially of brides.
- Joyas de imitación -> imitation jewellery
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