Spanish Conversation · Level 151
30 words
Spanish word
impersonal
Pronunciation
IPA/impeɾsoˈnal/
Meaning
- adjectiveimpersonal
Example
La atención fue correcta pero muy impersonal.
The service was correct but very impersonal.
More examples
El trato fue impersonal y no hizo sentir cómodo al cliente.
The impersonal treatment did not make the customer feel comfortable.
Core concept
A neutral, businesslike email greeting.
Common phrases
trato impersonal
impersonal treatment
tono impersonal
impersonal tone
servicio impersonal
impersonal service
Similar words
distante: Reserved manner that keeps a polite distance and avoids familiarity.
frío: Cold attitude or speech that shows little warmth or personal feeling.
formal: Polite, rule-following tone that observes etiquette and standard forms.
profesional: Business-appropriate, measured demeanor that emphasizes competence.
Definition in Spanish
Que tiene un tono objetivo y distante, propio de un trato empresarial o burocrático.
Word origin
From Latin persona 'person' with the negative prefix in- (becoming im- before p), literally meaning 'not personal'.
Usage tips
- In business Spanish, speakers often add a brief personal sentence to a formal message to avoid sounding impersonal.