What does «abalorio» mean in Spanish?
- Bead or small spherical object, pierced, usually to make ornaments. They can be put together to form necklaces or bracelets, as well as to stick on clothes or furniture. They can be made of wood, ivory, coral, seeds, bone, metal, precious stones, plastic, ceramics, glass, etc. They have been used since the Paleolithic era as amulets, decoration and also as money.
- Any article of costume jewelry.
Examples of use in Spanish: "en esa tienda venden todo tipo de abalorios".
♦Plural: abalorios