treasure

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BrE /ˈtrɛsə/ AmE /ˈtrɛzər/

noun en → es

1 VALUABLE OBJECT [singular] B1

a valuable object or collection of objects, especially one that is old and rare

tesoro, objeto valioso

Collocations ancient treasure · priceless treasure

  • The museum houses a collection of ancient treasures.

    El museo alberga una colección de tesoros antiguos.

2 PERSONAL VALUE [singular] B1

something that is very important or valuable to a person, such as an object, memory, or idea

tesoro, algo valioso para alguien

Collocations personal treasure · treasure of memories

  • Her childhood memories are her greatest treasures.

    Sus recuerdos de la infancia son sus tesoros más grandes.

3 PIRATES [singular] B2

the valuable objects that pirates try to steal from ships or other places

botín, tesoro de los piratas

Collocations pirate treasure · hidden pirate treasure

  • The legend of the hidden pirate treasure has inspired many stories.

    La leyenda del tesoro escondido de los piratas ha inspirado muchas historias.

4 MONEY [singular] B2

a large amount of money, especially when it is saved or collected over a long time

dinero acumulado, fortuna

Collocations fortune in treasure · treasure of money

  • He has a fortune in treasure hidden away.

    Tiene una fortuna en tesoros escondida.

5 METAPHOR [singular] C1

used to describe something that is very important or valuable, often in a metaphorical way

algo muy valioso o importante

Collocations treasure of knowledge · treasure of experience

  • Her wisdom is a treasure to the community.

    Su sabiduría es un tesoro para la comunidad.

6 GAME [singular] C1

the valuable objects that players try to find or collect in a game, especially an adventure game

tesoro en juegos de aventura

Collocations treasure hunt · virtual treasure

  • The children went on a treasure hunt in the park.

    Los niños salieron en busca de un tesoro en el parque.

7 ARTIFACT [singular] C1

an object of historical or cultural significance, often one that is old and rare

artefacto histórico o cultural

Collocations historical treasure · cultural treasure

  • The museum houses a collection of historical treasures.

    El museo alberga una colección de tesoros históricos.

8 MUSIC [singular] C1

a valuable or important piece of music, often one that is old and rare

pieza musical valiosa o importante

Collocations musical treasure · treasure of sound

  • The concert featured a musical treasure from the 18th century.

    El concierto presentó un tesoro musical del siglo XVIII.