turquoise

BrE /ˈtɜː.kwaɪz/ AmE /ˈtɜːr.kwaz/

noun / adjective en → es

1 COLOR [noun] B2

a light blue-green colour, like that of some sea water or stones

turquesa

Collocations turquoise stone · turquoise color

  • She wore a turquoise necklace.

    Ella llevaba una gargantilla de color turquesa.

2 STONE [noun] B1

a hard, shiny stone that is usually blue-green in colour and can be used to make jewellery

piedra turquesa

Collocations turquoise ring · turquoise bracelet

  • The shop sells turquoise and silver jewellery.

    La tienda vende joyería de turquesa y plata.