Spanish Conversation · Level 91
59 words
Spanish word
ambientación
Pronunciation
IPA/ambjentaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounatmosphere
Example
La ambientación de este café es muy tranquila.
The atmosphere in this cafe is very calm.
More examples
La ambientación íntima del bar invita a conversaciones largas.
The bar's intimate atmosphere invites long conversations.
Core concept
Coordinated lighting, decor, and sound that set a scene's mood.
Common phrases
ambientación del restaurante
restaurant atmosphere
ambientación íntima
intimate atmosphere
ambientación minimalista
minimalist atmosphere
Similar words
atmósfera: Felt mood or emotional tone that influences how people feel in a place.
ambiente: Overall vibe or feeling people pick up from being in a place.
decoración: Furniture, ornaments, and color choices used to decorate a space.
estilo: Distinctive visual look or design tendency that shapes a space's character.
Definition in Spanish
Se refiere al conjunto intencional de elementos (luz, decorado, sonido, color) que crea una sensación determinada en un lugar, escena o narración.
Word origin
From Spanish ambiente 'surroundings' plus the noun-forming suffix -ación, with ambiente ultimately from Latin ambire 'to go around', so ambientación names the act or result of creating an atmosphere.
Usage tips
- In everyday speech about cafés or parties speakers often say 'el ambiente' or use phrases like 'se siente' for the vibe, while ambientación is more common in film, theatre, and design descriptions.