pearl

a round, smooth, shiny object made of a substance secreted by oysters and other shellfish; pearls are usually white but can also be black or pink

perla

• pearl necklace

Collocations pearl necklace · black pearl

• She wears a beautiful pearl necklace.

  Ella lleva un hermoso collar de perlas.

something that is valuable or precious, often used figuratively to describe a person's qualities or achievements

perla, tesoro

• a pearl of wisdom

Collocations pearl of wisdom · pearl of advice

• His words were a pearl of wisdom.

  Sus palabras fueron un tesoro de sabiduría.

the edible part of the oyster or other shellfish, often used in cooking and considered a delicacy

perla (de huevo de ostra)

• oyster pearl

Collocations oyster pearl · edible pearl

• The chef prepared a dish with fresh oyster pearls.

  El chef preparó un plato con perlas de huevo de ostra frescas.