Spanish Conversation · Level 80
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Spanish word
brisa
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbɾisa/
Meaning
- feminine nounbreeze
Example
En la playa se siente una brisa fresca.
On the beach you can feel a cool breeze.
More examples
Por la mañana se sintió una brisa ligera que refrescó el parque.
In the morning a light breeze was felt that refreshed the park.
Core concept
Gentle cool coastal breeze.
Common phrases
brisa marina
sea breeze
brisa ligera
light breeze
brisa de verano
summer breeze
Similar words
viento: Outdoor movement of air felt as wind across open spaces.
aire: Invisible mixture of gases that fills the space around and sustains breathing.
racha: Short, sudden burst of stronger wind that rises and falls quickly.
soplo: Brief, weak puff of air, like a light exhale or soft gust.
Definition in Spanish
Aire leve y agradable al tacto, fresco pero sin potencia para arrastrar objetos, frecuente como brisa marina.
Word origin
From Iberian Romance roots naming a mild shore wind, later generalized in Spanish to mean any light, pleasant breeze.
Usage tips
- Frequently used with modifiers such as brisa marina or brisa fresca to specify a sea or cool breeze, while viento indicates stronger wind.
Opposites
- tempestadstormnoun
- vendavalgalenoun