gem

gemma, pietra preziosa

Pietra di valore usata nei gioielli, spesso tagliata e lucidata per farla brillare.

In inglese semplice: A valuable stone used in jewelry, often cut and polished to make it shine.

• The ring contains a blue gem.
• She collects gems from around the world.
• The jeweler carefully polished each gem.

Sinonimi: gemstone, jewel, precious stone

Espressioni comuni: precious gem, cut gem, gem collection

gemma, pietra preziosa

Pietra bella e spesso preziosa, tagliata per essere usata nei gioielli.

In inglese semplice: A beautiful stone, often valuable, that is cut and used in jewellery.

• The ring has a red gem.
• She collects gems from different countries.
• A jeweller cut the gem for her necklace.

Sinonimi: gemstone, jewel, precious stone

Espressioni comuni: a precious gem, a sparkling gem, cut a gem

gioiello

Piccola opera, luogo o esibizione di particolare bellezza o qualità.

In inglese semplice: A small work, place, or performance that is especially beautiful or excellent.

• This short poem is a gem.
• We discovered several hidden gems in the old town.
• Her final performance was a little gem.

Come si usa: a gem of a… (We found a gem of a restaurant near the station.)

Sinonimi: treasure, jewel

Espressioni comuni: a hidden gem, a little gem, gem of something

tesoro

Persona o cosa molto apprezzata perché utile, buona o speciale.

In inglese semplice: A person or thing you value greatly because they are helpful, good, or special.

• Our new babysitter is a gem.
• That old cookbook is a real gem.
• Your neighbors are absolute gems for helping us move.

Come si usa: a gem of a… (My grandmother is a gem of a person.)

Sinonimi: treasure, jewel

Espressioni comuni: an absolute gem, a real gem, gem of someone