gold

• Describe algo hecho del metal precioso oro o que se le parece; también se usa en sentido figurado para indicar algo muy valioso, excelente o exitoso.

Describes something that is made of or resembles the precious metal gold; also used figuratively to mean something very valuable, excellent, or successful.

1. Made of goldA2formal

   Made from or consisting of the precious metal gold.

   hecho de oro

   • She wore a gold necklace to the party.
   • The ring is made of pure gold.
   • He bought a gold watch for his father.

   Sinónimosgolden

2. A2formal

   Having the color of gold; a bright yellow or metallic shade.

   Color dorado

   • The sunset painted the sky a beautiful gold color.
   • She painted her room a soft gold hue.
   • The leaves turned a brilliant gold in autumn.

   Sinónimosaureategildedgiltgolden

3. Excellent or valuableB1informal

   Used to describe something that is of high quality, excellent, or very valuable.

   de oro

   • That's a gold idea for the project.
   • He has a gold heart, always helping others.
   • The team gave a gold performance in the final match.

   Sinónimosexcellentfirst-rategoldenpremiumsuperbvaluable

   Antónimosinferiorvaluelessworthless

• Elemento metálico precioso de color amarillo brillante, usado comúnmente en joyería, monedas y como patrón de valor. También designa el color de este metal.

A precious yellow metallic element, often used for jewelry, coins, and as a standard of value.

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1. Precious metalA1formal

   A yellow, malleable, ductile metallic element used in jewelry, coins, and as a monetary standard.

   Metal precioso (oro)

   • The ring is made of pure gold.
   • Gold is often used in electronics due to its conductivity.
   • The miners discovered a rich vein of gold.

2. A2formal

   A bright yellow color resembling the metal gold.

   Color oro

   • She painted the walls a warm shade of gold.
   • The sunset turned the sky to gold.
   • The trophy was a beautiful gold color.

3. Medal or awardA2informal

   A gold medal awarded for first place in a competition.

   Medalla de oro

   • She won gold in the 100-meter sprint.
   • The team brought home three golds from the Olympics.
   • He proudly displayed his gold from the championship.

   Sinónimosawardgold medalmedalprizetrophy

4. Something valuableB1informal

   Something that is highly valuable, precious, or excellent.

   oro (figurado)

   • That advice is pure gold.
   • Her grandmother's recipe is worth its weight in gold.
   • The old book is a gold mine of information.

   Sinónimosassetblessingboonfindgemgodsendjewelpearlprizetreasure

   Antónimosjunktrashworthless