diamonds

[/ˈdaɪ.məndz/]
nounpl: diamonds
diamantes
1. precious gemstones made of crystallized carbon, valued for their brilliance and hardness
She wore a necklace decorated with diamonds.
Ela usava um colar decorado com diamantes.
2. a suit in playing cards represented by the symbol ♦
He played the ace of diamonds.
Ele jogou o ás de ouros.
3. a rhombus or diamond-shaped figure
The quilt pattern featured blue and white diamonds.
O padrão da colcha apresentava losangos azuis e brancos.
4. in baseball, the infield area or the entire playing field
The pitcher stood in the center of the diamond.
O arremessador estava no centro do campo de beisebol.
In Brazilian culture, diamonds are highly valued for engagement rings and luxury jewelry, reflecting Portuguese colonial heritage. In the USA, diamonds are marketed as symbols of wealth, love, and commitment, with significant cultural impact through advertising. The phrase 'diamonds are forever' has become iconic in Western culture.
NYC Slang
rocks, ice, bling
Synonyms / Sinônimos
gemsjewelsprecious stonesbrilliants
Antonyms / Antônimos
coalgraphite

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
diamantes
standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
diamantes
same as general Brazilian usage
São Paulo
diamantes
same as general Brazilian usage; also used in fashion and jewelry contexts
Portugal
diamantes
identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

gemstonecaratcutclarityengagement ringjewelry

Related Idioms & Phrases

rough diamond - pessoa com qualidades ocultas mas promissoras
diamond in the rough - alguém ou algo com potencial não realizado
a girl's best friend - expression popularized by Marilyn Monroe
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