Spanish Conversation · Level 72
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Spanish word
estética
Pronunciation
IPA/esˈtetika/
Meaning
- feminine nounaesthetic
Example
Me gusta la estética de este café.
I like the aesthetic of this cafe.
More examples
Su estética personal refleja su gusto por lo minimalista.
Her personal aesthetic reflects her taste for minimalism.
Core concept
Overall visual style or look that makes something attractive.
Common phrases
la estética de
the aesthetic of
la estética moderna
the modern aesthetic
la estética visual
the visual aesthetic
Similar words
belleza: Visible beauty or charm in appearance that draws attention.
gusto: A person's liking for particular visual styles, colors, or designs.
apariencia: Surface appearance and the immediate impression it produces.
diseño: Design of shape and layout intended to determine appearance and use.
Definition in Spanish
Sensibilidad para percibir y valorar la belleza; también, el conjunto de rasgos que hacen que algo resulte atractivo desde el punto de vista visual o estético.
Word origin
From Greek aisthēsis 'sensation, perception' via Latin aesthetica, entering Spanish as estética to mean the sense of beauty and the set of traits that make something visually appealing.
Usage tips
- In Spanish la estética de X commonly refers to a place's design or vibe, and la estética can also mean a beauty salon, so context decides whether it means 'the look' or 'a salon'.
Other meanings
- aestheticsnoun
- beauty treatmentnoun
Opposites
- fealdaduglinessnoun
- mal gustotastelessnessnoun
Related words
- estéticoaestheticadjective
- estéticamenteaestheticallyadverb
- esteticistaestheticiannoun