Spanish Conversation · Level 33
75 words
Spanish word
aspecto
Pronunciation
IPA/asˈpekto/
Meaning
- masculine nounappearance
Example
Tu aspecto se ve bien hoy.
Your appearance looks good today.
More examples
El aspecto de la habitación mejora con luz natural.
The appearance of the room improves with natural light.
Core concept
Visible outward appearance.
Common phrases
aspecto físico
physical appearance
aspecto general
general appearance
aspecto negativo
negative aspect
Similar words
apariencia: Apparent visual state perceived by the eye, focusing on immediate appearance.
imagen: Image or impression projected to others through clothing, posture, or styling.
rasgo: Observable facial or bodily characteristic, a single anatomical feature or mark.
Definition in Spanish
Rasgos observables que conforman la apariencia externa o la impresión que causa algo o alguien.
Word origin
From Latin aspectus, past participle of aspicere (ad + specere 'to look toward'), originally naming the way something appears to the eye.
Usage tips
- In everyday speech aspecto often means a person's visible condition (tener buen aspecto = to look healthy), while in formal texts los aspectos commonly list several facets, so rely on context.