Spanish word

elegancia

Pronunciation

IPA/eleˈɣanθja/

Meaning

  • feminine nounelegance

Example

Me encanta tu elegancia.

I love your elegance.

Illustration for elegancia (elegance)

More examples

Ella siempre se mueve con elegancia en eventos formales.

She always moves with elegance at formal events.

Core concept

Measured, tasteful expression in movement or speech.

Common phrases

  • vestir con elegancia

    dress with elegance

  • con elegancia

    with elegance

  • falta de elegancia

    lack of elegance

Similar words

encanto: Warm, attractive charm or loveliness that naturally draws people in.
belleza: Beauty of form or appearance: pleasing looks and physical proportions.
estilo: Distinctive personal expression in clothing or behavior, shown through choices and gestures.
porte: Graceful carriage and composed bearing that convey calm confidence.

Definition in Spanish

Cualidad de la medida y el buen gusto en movimientos, postura o expresión, que resulta atractiva y refinada.

Word origin

From Latin elegans 'chosen, tasteful', passed into the Romance languages and into Spanish as elegancia to express tasteful moderation.

Usage tips

  • Elegancia names refined restraint, so it commonly describes graceful movement or manner, whereas elegante is often used for clothing or overall style.

Other meanings

  • poisenoun
  • sophisticationnoun

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