crystal

BrE /ˈkrɪstəl/ AmE /ˈkrɪstəl/

noun en → es

1 MINERAL [uncountable] B1

a clear, transparent mineral that is often cut and polished to make jewellery or decorations

cristal, cristalino

Collocations crystal necklace · crystal chandelier

  • She wore a beautiful crystal pendant.

    Ella llevaba un hermoso colgante de cristal.

2 DRINK [uncountable] B1

a clear alcoholic drink made from grapes, such as brandy or whisky

licor, alcohol

Collocations crystal glass · crystal vodka

  • He poured a small amount of crystal into the glass.

    Él vertió una pequeña cantidad de licor en el vaso.

3 CLEAR [adjective] B2

clear and easy to see or understand

claro, transparente

Collocations crystal clear water · a crystal idea

  • The lake was crystal clear.

    El lago estaba cristalino.

4 SCIENCE [uncountable] C1

a scientific study of crystals and their properties

cristalográfico, ciencia de los cristales

Collocations crystal structure · crystal chemistry

  • She is studying crystal science.

    Ella está estudiando ciencia de los cristales.