Spanish Conversation · Level 31
90 words
Spanish word
estilo
Pronunciation
IPA/esˈtilo/
Meaning
- masculine nounstyle
Example
Este edificio tiene un estilo clásico.
This building has a classical style.
More examples
Su estilo de vestir es sencillo pero elegante.
Their style of dress is simple but elegant.
Core concept
Personal manner of expressing form and tone.
Common phrases
estilo de vida
lifestyle
estilo de vestir
style of dress
estilo elegante
elegant style
Similar words
manera: Concrete, practical way of doing an action or carrying out an expression in a situation.
modo: Specific manner in which words or actions are carried out or take a particular form.
forma: Shape, structure, or arrangement that determines how an object or expression looks or is made.
tono: Vocal quality or emotional color in speech or writing that shapes the listener's impression.
Definition in Spanish
Manera particular de escribir, hablar o realizar una obra que refleja elecciones personales de forma, tono y recursos.
Word origin
From Latin stilus 'writing instrument', originally 'way of writing', later extended to denote a creator's characteristic manner or appearance.
Usage tips
- Used for writing, speech, design, and fashion (estilo literario, estilo arquitectónico, estilo de vida) and always masculine: el estilo.
Other meanings
- mannernoun
- flairnoun
Opposites
- vulgaridadvulgaritynoun
- ordinariedadordinarinessnoun
Related words
- estilistastylistnoun
- estilizarstylizeverb
- estilísticostylisticadjective