amber

BrE /ˈæm.bər/ AmE /ˈæm.bɚ/

noun en → es

1 STONE [singular] B2

a yellow or orange fossil resin that is found in rocks and used to make jewelry, etc.

ámbar

Collocations amber necklace · amber beads

  • She wore an amber necklace.

    Ella llevaba una gargantilla de ámbar.

2 COLOR [singular] B1

a yellowish-brown colour like that of amber stone

ámbar (color)

Collocations amber eyes · amber hair

  • Her eyes were amber.

    Sus ojos eran de color ámbar.

3 INSECT [singular] C1

a small insect that is trapped in a piece of amber

insecto atrapado en ámbar

Collocations amber fossil · ancient amber

  • Scientists found an ancient insect in the amber.

    Los científicos encontraron un insecto antiguo en el ámbar.