Spanish Conversation · Level 38
74 words
Spanish word
airoso
Pronunciation
IPA/ajˈɾoso/
Meaning
- adjectivegraceful
Example
La bailarina se movía airosa.
The dancer moved gracefully.
More examples
Al final, salió airoso de la entrevista.
In the end, he came out of the interview gracefully.
Core concept
A dancer gliding with light, effortless posture.
Common phrases
salir airoso de
come out of ... gracefully
Similar words
elegante: Refined appearance or behavior that looks stylish and tasteful.
ágil: Quick, nimble movement or response that shows speed and coordination.
ligero: Physically light or appearing lightweight, allowing easy movement.
suave: Movement or touch that feels smooth, gentle, and soft.
Definition in Spanish
Describe a alguien o algo que transmite sensación de ligereza, facilidad y elegancia al moverse o presentarse.
Word origin
From Italian airoso, ultimately from aire 'air' plus the adjectival suffix -oso, giving an image of airiness that came to mean elegant lightness in movement.
Usage tips
- Used often to praise dance or clothing, airoso sounds somewhat formal in everyday speech so speakers often choose con gracia or elegante instead.
Opposites
- torpeclumsyadjective
Related words
- airosamentegracefullyadverb