Spanish word

ambientar

Pronunciation

IPA/ambjenˈtaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbcreate an atmosphere

Example

Los decoradores ambientaron la sala para la fiesta.

The decorators created an atmosphere in the room for the party.

Illustration for ambientar (create an atmosphere)

More examples

Para la cena, decidimos ambientar el lugar con luces y música suave.

For dinner, we decided to create an atmosphere in the venue with lights and soft music.

Core concept

Setting up a room's sensory details to convey a particular mood.

Common phrases

  • ambientar un local comercial

    create an atmosphere in a commercial venue

  • ambientar una fiesta temática

    create an atmosphere for a themed party

  • ambientar con iluminación tenue

    create an atmosphere with soft lighting

Similar words

decorar: Styles a space by placing furniture and accents for visual effect.
animar: Lifts the energy of people or a gathering to create a fun vibe.
iluminar: Directs light onto places or objects to change their appearance.

Definition in Spanish

Poner o ajustar elementos (luz, música, decoración) para que un lugar o una escena transmita una sensación concreta.

Word origin

Derived from ambiente ('surroundings') plus the suffix -ar, the word names the deliberate act of creating an atmosphere in a scene or place.

Usage tips

  • English ambient is an adjective describing background conditions, while Spanish ambientar is an active verb describing the process of creating that background.

Other meanings

  • setverb
  • acclimateverb

Related words

  • ambientaciónatmosphere creationnoun
  • ambientadosetadjective
  • ambientadorscent diffusernoun

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