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sapphires

/ˈsæfaɪərz/ /ˈsæfaɪərs/

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noun

Zafiros

A clear deep blue variety of corundum, valued as a precious stone.

Examples :

"The queen's crown was decorated with sparkling sapphires. "

La corona de la reina estaba decorada con zafiros brillantes.

mineral material geology

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noun

Zafiros

A white, yellow, or purple variety of corundum, either clear or translucent.

Examples :

"The jeweler displayed several beautiful sapphires, including a rare yellow one, alongside the more common blue variety. "

El joyero exhibió varios zafiros hermosos, incluido uno amarillo raro, junto con la variedad azul más común.

mineral geology material

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Azul oscuro

A deep blue colour.

Examples :

"Her eyes were the color of sapphires, a deep and beautiful blue. "

Sus ojos eran del color del azul oscuro, un azul profundo y hermoso.

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Zafiros

Any hummingbird in the genera Hylocharis and Chlorestes, as well as the rufous-throated sapphire, which is now in the genus Amazilia.

Examples :

"While visiting the tropical bird exhibit, we saw several sapphires flitting among the orchids, their iridescent feathers shimmering in the sunlight. "

Mientras visitábamos la exhibición de aves tropicales, vimos varios zafiros revoloteando entre las orquídeas, con sus plumas iridiscentes brillando a la luz del sol.

bird animal nature

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noun

Zafiros

Any of the butterflies in the southern Asian lycaenid genus Heliophorus.

Examples :

"The butterfly collector meticulously pinned several sapphires from his recent trip to Southeast Asia, their shimmering wings a vibrant blue-green. "

El coleccionista de mariposas fijó meticulosamente varios zafiros de su reciente viaje al sudeste asiático, con sus alas brillantes de un azul verdoso vibrante.