Spanish word

estético

Pronunciation

IPA/esˈtetiko/

Meaning

  • adjectiveaesthetic

Example

El diseño del producto es estético.

The product design is aesthetic.

Illustration for estético (aesthetic)

More examples

El nuevo edificio causa un fuerte impacto estético en la ciudad.

The new building causes a strong aesthetic impact on the city.

Core concept

Pleasing arrangement of shapes and colors.

Common phrases

  • impacto estético

    aesthetic impact

  • criterio estético

    aesthetic criterion

Similar words

bonito: Feels visually pleasant and attractive in a simple, friendly way.
atractivo: Radiates appeal that captures attention or interest.
elegante: Appears stylishly refined and tastefully elegant in form.
artístico: Conveys artistic intent through creative technique and expression.

Definition in Spanish

Que describe cualidades relacionadas con la belleza y la armonía visual en objetos, obras o espacios.

Word origin

Derives from Greek aisthētikos 'of perception' through Latin and Old French into Spanish and denotes qualities of beauty and harmony in objects and spaces.

Usage tips

  • As an adjective it follows Spanish gender and number (estético, estética, estéticos, estéticas), whereas English often uses aesthetic as a noun but Spanish uses la estética for the field.

Opposites

  • feouglyadjective
  • antiestéticounaestheticadjective

Related words

  • estéticaaestheticsnoun
  • estéticamenteaestheticallyadverb

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