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Gema means gem — a common term in Beautiful Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: April 2, 2026

✨ Beautiful Spanish

Gema

noun • /[HE-ma]/

gem

Example:

La gema brillaba intensamente.

The gem shone intensely.

🧠 What does Gema mean?

A gem is a precious or semi-precious stone, especially one that has been cut and polished and is highly valued for its beauty or rarity. In a figurative sense, a gema refers to something or someone considered extremely precious, beautiful, or valuable.

📚 Extra examples

  • El anillo de bodas tenía una pequeña gema brillante.
    The wedding ring had a small, sparkling gem.
  • Esa pintura es una verdadera gema del arte moderno.
    That painting is a true gem of modern art.
  • La biblioteca guarda varias gemas literarias poco conocidas.
    The library holds several little-known literary gems.
  • Para el joyero, el diamante era la gema más importante.
    For the jeweler, the diamond was the most important gem.
  • Consideró su colección de sellos una gema personal.
    He considered his stamp collection a personal treasure.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'gema' in Spanish shares its Latin root with the English word 'gem', both ultimately deriving from the Greek word 'gēma', meaning 'jewel' or 'precious stone'.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "Gema"

Synonyms: piedra preciosa, joya

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'gem' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'gem' is gema.
How do you pronounce 'Gema' in Spanish?
Gema is pronounced approximately 'HEH-mah'. The 'g' is a soft, guttural sound similar to the 'h' in 'hat', and the 'e' sounds are like the 'e' in 'bed'.
How do you use 'Gema' in a sentence?
'Gema' is used to refer to precious stones or, metaphorically, to something or someone of great value or beauty. For example, 'Ella es una gema de persona' means 'She is a gem of a person'.
What is the English translation of 'Gema'?
The English translation of 'Gema' is 'gem'.
Does 'Gema' change for gender or number?
Yes, 'gema' is a feminine noun. In the plural, it becomes 'gemas'.
Is 'Gema' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'gema' is commonly used both in its literal sense for precious stones and in its figurative sense to describe something or someone highly valued.
Does 'Gema' have slang or double meanings?
While primarily referring to precious stones or something precious, 'gema' can be used affectionately or figuratively to describe a person of exceptional quality or character, similar to its English counterpart.
Is 'Gema' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The primary meaning of 'gema' as 'gem' is consistent across Spanish-speaking regions. Its figurative use to denote something precious or a person of great value is also widely understood and used.

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