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Esmeralda

ehz-muh-RAHL-duh

Esmeralda (name) means a feminine given name derived from the Spanish word for "emerald.". Example: “Esmeralda is the gypsy dancer in Victor Hugo's "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame.”

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A feminine given name derived from the Spanish word for "emerald."

"Esmeralda is the gypsy dancer in Victor Hugo's "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame.""

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In plain EnglishThe name is directly derived from the Spanish word for the gemstone emerald.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

From Spanish esmeralda (“emerald”), as first used in the novel Notre-Dame de Paris (1831) by Victor Hugo.

Origin: Spanish

Rhymes for Esmeralda

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What does “Esmeralda” mean?

The word “Esmeralda” means a feminine given name derived from the Spanish word for "emerald.". In plain terms, the name is directly derived from the Spanish word for the gemstone emerald.

How do you pronounce “Esmeralda”?

“Esmeralda” is pronounced ehz-muh-RAHL-duh (/ɛzməˈɹɑːldə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Esmeralda” in a sentence?

Here is “Esmeralda” used in a sentence: “Esmeralda is the gypsy dancer in Victor Hugo's "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame.".”

What part of speech is “Esmeralda”?

“Esmeralda” is a name.