Significado
pearl, gem
- a hard, lustrous spherical mass formed inside the shell of an oyster
- figuratively, a person, place, or thing of exceptional quality or beauty
En una frase
Ha regalato a sua madre una splendida collana di perle.
He gave his mother a splendid pearl necklace.
Quella guida turistica è una perla rara, spiega tutto chiaramente.
That tour guide is a rare gem; she explains everything clearly.
Questa piccola isola è considerata la perla del golfo.
This small island is considered the pearl of the gulf.
Formas de la palabra (2)
| Palabra | Formas de la palabra |
|---|---|
| perla | feminine · singular |
| perle | feminine · plural |
Notas de uso
- Commonly used metaphorically to mean a gem or treasure, as in 'una perla rara' (a rare find).