diamond

S2 W2

BrE /ˈdaɪəmənd/ AmE /ˈdaɪəmənd/

noun en → es

1 GEMSTONE [singular] B2

a precious stone that is very hard and clear or white in colour, used for making jewellery

diamante

Collocations diamond ring · diamond necklace

  • She wears a diamond ring on her left hand.

    Ella lleva un anillo de diamante en la mano izquierda.

2 SYMBOL [singular] C1

the shape of a rhombus, used as a symbol or in playing cards

diamante (en forma de figura geométrica)

Collocations diamond shape · playing card diamond

  • The logo features a large red diamond.

    El logotipo presenta un gran diamante rojo.

3 SPORT [singular] C1

a playing field for baseball, with four bases forming the corners of a square

cemento (en béisbol)

Collocations diamond-shaped base · baseball diamond

  • The pitcher threw the ball to home plate on a full diamond.

    El lanzador tiró la pelota al plato de casa en un diamante completo.

4 MACHINE [singular] C1

a machine for cutting or polishing metal, glass, etc.

torno diamantado

Collocations diamond cutter · diamond polisher

  • The diamond machine was used to polish the glass.

    La máquina diamantada se utilizó para pulir el vidrio.

5 CARBON [singular] C1

a form of carbon that is very hard and clear, used in industrial processes

diamante (en forma de carbón)

Collocations industrial diamond · diamond grit

  • The drill bit was coated with industrial diamonds.

    El taladro estaba recubierto con diamantes industriales.

6 SPORT [singular] C1

a position in baseball, between second and third base

cemento (en béisbol)

Collocations diamond position · baseball diamond

  • The player was positioned at the diamond.

    El jugador estaba posicionado en el diamante.

7 SYMBOL [singular] C1

a symbol used in playing cards, representing one of the four suits

diamante (en cartas)

Collocations diamond suit · playing card diamond

  • The player had a hand full of diamonds.

    El jugador tenía una mano llena de diamantes.

8 SYMBOL [singular] C1

a symbol used in playing cards, representing one of the four suits

diamante (en cartas)

Collocations diamond suit · playing card diamond

  • The player had a hand full of diamonds.

    El jugador tenía una mano llena de diamantes.