Preciosa in english
Precious
pronunciation: preʃəs part of speech: adjective
pronunciation: preʃəs part of speech: adjective
In gestures
precioso1 = precious.
Example: Here came every sort of human ingredient -- sturdy homesteaders, skilled craftsmen, precious scoundrels.more:
» metal precioso = precious metal .
Example: In a thesaurus on dentistry, for example, the term GOLD will be an NT under FILLING MATERIALS; it would make little sense to create a 'metals' or 'precious metals' hierarchy.» piedra preciosa = cameo [Figurilla tallada en piedra preciosa y usada como joya] ; precious stone ; gemstone .
Example: The article 'A passage to India: a bibliographical cameo' celebrates the bibliographical ties between the India and Britain. Example: Mineralogists analyze and classify minerals and precious stones according to their composition and structure. Example: In 1897 he quit a wretchedly underpaid job and set out to make his fortune as a prospector in the gemstone fields of Alice Springs.» tiempo + ser + precioso = time + be + precious .
Example: With days growing shorter, time was precious, and man was reminded of the long darkness ahead.precioso2 = divine ; lovely ; pretty ; cute ; peachy ; peachy-keen.
Example: Her slinky dress was incredibly sexy, the colour was divine on her, plus the gold accessories were the perfect complement.Example: The article 'Lovely idea, but unlovely pricing' criticizes the pricing level of a new service aimed at research scientists in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and biotechnology companies.Example: The article is entitled 'Virtual reality: tomorrow's information system, or just another pretty interface?'.Example: Frequently the youngest child takes on the role of the mascot; he acts cute, mischievous, and endearing.Example: Grab your sunscreen and a frisbee, it's a peachy day for the beach!.Example: Sure, other than all that, I guess they've been peachy-keen.