Spanish Conversation · Level 47
75 words
Spanish word
intimista
Pronunciation
IPA/intiˈmista/
Meaning
- adjectivecozy
Example
El restaurante es intimista y tranquilo.
The restaurant is cozy and quiet.
More examples
En el barrio hay un café intimista donde ponen música suave.
In the neighborhood there is a cozy café where they play soft music.
Core concept
A tiny theater with a single spotlight and a close audience.
Common phrases
café intimista
cozy café
espacio intimista
cozy space
Similar words
íntimo: Personal atmosphere marked by close familiarity and emotional intimacy between people.
acogedor: Warm, comfortable setting that invites lingering and feels homely.
privado: Separated, restricted setting reserved for a limited circle and not open to outsiders.
tranquilo: Calm, unhurried atmosphere free from noise and bustle.
Definition in Spanish
Que califica una obra, un estilo o un ambiente que privilegia lo privado y lo personal frente a lo amplio o ostentoso.
Word origin
Derived from íntimo and the suffix -ista, the word originally marks a person, style, or thing oriented toward intimacy, privacy, or personal expression.
Usage tips
- Often collocates with obra, concierto, restaurante, or ambiente to mean a deliberately small, understated presentation rather than simply 'cozy' in the homey sense.