colgante

hanging

adjective noun kohl-GAHN-teh Rare

Also means

pendant

Usage Note

Colgante as an adjective describes something suspended or hanging — puente colgante (suspension bridge). As a noun (un colgante) it means a pendant or charm worn on a necklace. The related verb is colgar (to hang). Colgante is invariable for gender as an adjective: una lámpara colgante.

Examples

"Lleva un colgante de plata al cuello."

Natural Translation

She wears a silver pendant around her neck.

Literal Translation

She-wears a pendant of silver at-the neck.

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