Spanish Conversation · Level 27
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Spanish word
aristocrático
Pronunciation
IPA/aɾistoˈkɾatiko/
Meaning
- adjectivearistocratic
Example
Su actitud es aristocrática.
His attitude is aristocratic.
More examples
Su tono aristocrático no cae bien entre sus colegas.
His aristocratic tone does not go down well among his colleagues.
Core concept
Reserved high-society demeanor and noble-looking dress.
Common phrases
actitud aristocrática
aristocratic attitude
tono aristocrático
aristocratic tone
Similar words
elegante: Polished, graceful appearance and calm, tastefully refined movements.
sofisticado: Cultivated tastes and worldly urban polish in speech and style.
refinado: Delicate, finely polished manners and tastes showing subtle refinement.
distinguido: Polite, composed bearing with a calm, respectable air.
Definition in Spanish
Que pertenece o se relaciona con la aristocracia; que muestra un aire, conducta o apariencia propios de la nobleza.
Word origin
Built from Greek roots aristos 'best' and kratos 'power' (aristokratía), transmitted through medieval Latin and French and adapted in Spanish with the suffix -ático.
Usage tips
- When used in everyday speech it can suggest haughtiness, so in informal conversation speakers often prefer less loaded words such as elegante.
Other meanings
- upper-classadjective
- nobleadjective
Related words
- aristócrataaristocratnoun
- aristocráticamentearistocraticallyadverb