Spanish Conversation · Level 127
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Spanish word
minimalista
Pronunciation
IPA/minimaˈlista/
Meaning
- adjectiveminimal
Example
Prefiero un estilo minimalista.
I prefer a minimal style.
More examples
He decidido llevar una vida minimalista.
I have decided to live a minimalist life.
Core concept
A sparsely furnished room arranged around a few essential objects.
Common phrases
estilo minimalista
minimalist style
vida minimalista
minimalist life
diseño minimalista
minimalist design
Similar words
sobrio: Adopts muted tones and few decorations to produce a sober, understated look.
simple: Leaves out extra elements so the layout is direct and easy to follow.
sencillo: Remains uncomplicated and easy to use, without technical or procedural complexity.
práctico: Focuses on practical features that make daily use convenient.
Definition in Spanish
Que denota una estética o una filosofía de vida basada en reducir posesiones y ornamentos a lo esencial.
Word origin
From Latin minimus 'smallest' via the international adjective minimal plus the Spanish suffix -ista, forming an adjective that describes a minimal aesthetic or way of living.
Usage tips
- When used about a person, minimalista can mean either a visual style or a lifestyle, and speakers often add phrases like 'en la decoración' or 'en la vida' to make the sense explicit.
Other meanings
- minimalistnoun
Opposites
- maximalistamaximalistadjective
- recargadooverdecoratedadjective
Related words
- minimalismominimalismnoun