Spanish Conversation · Level 148
30 words
Spanish word
neutro
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈnewtɾo/
Meaning
- adjectiveneutral
Example
En la discusión, él se mantiene neutro.
In the discussion, he remains neutral.
More examples
Para la presentación adopté un tono neutro.
For the presentation, I adopted a neutral tone.
Core concept
A balance scale with its pointer exactly at center.
Common phrases
tono neutro
neutral tone
color neutro
neutral color
lenguaje neutro
neutral language
Similar words
imparcial: Approaching disputes without bias, giving fair treatment to all parties.
objetivo: Interpreting information based on observable facts and objective evidence.
equilibrado: Displaying a steady, moderate perspective that balances different points.
equidistante: Adopting a stance at equal distance from both sides, neither nearer nor farther.
Definition in Spanish
Que indica ausencia de polaridad o de cualidad marcada; aplicable a colores, actitudes y al rasgo gramatical 'neutro'.
Word origin
From Latin neuter 'neither (of two)', the original idea of 'neither side favored' leads to uses for impartial stance, neutral tones, and the grammatical neuter.
Usage tips
- In practice, speakers often use 'imparcial' for impartiality or 'indiferente' for lack of interest, while 'neutro' appears more in formal descriptions of stance, color, or grammatical gender.
Other meanings
- neuteradjective
- neutral-tonedadjective
Opposites
- parcialpartialadjective
- sesgadobiasedadjective
Related words
- neutralidadneutralitynoun
- neutralizarneutralizeverb