Spanish Conversation · Level 22
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Spanish word
nítido
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈnitiðo/
Meaning
- adjectiveclear
Example
La imagen está nítida en la pantalla.
The image is clear on the screen.
More examples
La voz en la grabación suena nítida.
The voice on the recording sounds clear.
Core concept
A sharply focused photograph with crisp edges.
Common phrases
imagen nítida
clear image
sonido nítido
clear sound
Similar words
claro: Appears bright and well lit, with colors and tones easy to see.
visible: Can be seen or noticed; its presence or location is perceivable by sight.
definido: Shows a clear, distinct outline or shape that defines its form.
legible: Printed or written characters are easily read without strain.
Definition in Spanish
Expresa que una cosa tiene contornos y detalles claros, sin borrosidad.
Word origin
From Latin nitidus "shining", originally meaning bright or polished, which became Spanish nítido for objects or sounds that are clearly defined.
Usage tips
- Spanish nítido usually describes visual or auditory clarity (imagen, sonido) while claro is more natural for abstract clarity such as ideas or explanations.
Other meanings
- vividadjective
- distinctadjective
Opposites
- borrosoblurredadjective
- difusodiffuseadjective
Related words
- nitidezclaritynoun
- nítidamenteclearlyadverb