Spanish Conversation · Level 59
74 words
Spanish word
atmósfera
Pronunciation
IPA/atˈmosfeɾa/
Meaning
- feminine nounambiance
Example
La atmósfera del restaurante es muy acogedora.
The ambiance of the restaurant is very welcoming.
More examples
En la cafetería se respiraba una atmósfera relajada.
There was a laid-back atmosphere in the café.
Core concept
An invisible background mood that influences how people feel.
Common phrases
atmósfera acogedora
welcoming ambiance
atmósfera relajada
laid-back atmosphere
atmósfera tensa
strained atmosphere
atmósfera de trabajo
workplace ambiance
Similar words
ambiente: Sense given by immediate surroundings and how a space is arranged or decorated.
ánimo: Current mood or morale of an individual or team.
clima: Prevailing social feeling or public sentiment across a group.
Definition in Spanish
Sensación o tono general que caracteriza a un lugar, a un grupo o a una situación; en sentido científico, la capa de gases que rodea a un planeta.
Word origin
The word traces back to Greek atmos 'vapor' and sphaira 'sphere' via Medieval Latin, where the idea of a surrounding sphere shifted into a figurative sense for mood.
Usage tips
- Pronunciation stresses the second syllable in Spanish (atmósfera), unlike English atmosphere which stresses the first syllable.