Spanish Conversation · Level 159
30 words
Spanish word
sofisticado
Pronunciation
IPA/sofistiˈkaðo/
Meaning
- adjectivesophisticated
Example
Su estilo es sofisticado.
His style is sophisticated.
More examples
El restaurante tenía un ambiente sofisticado.
The restaurant had a sophisticated atmosphere.
Core concept
An elegant, carefully arranged outfit or table setting.
Common phrases
estilo sofisticado
sophisticated style
gusto sofisticado
sophisticated taste
ambiente sofisticado
sophisticated atmosphere
Similar words
elegante: Simple, well-tailored elegance in clothing or movement without ostentation.
refinado: Refined manners or preferences expressed through subtle, careful choices.
distinguido: Quiet, distinguished presence that conveys composure and social polish.
culto: Scholarly, cultured demeanor rooted in books and intellectual pursuits.
Definition in Spanish
Que muestra cuidado y buen gusto en el estilo, la presentación o el funcionamiento.
Word origin
From the past participle of Spanish sofisticar, borrowed via French sophistiqué and ultimately from the Greek root soph- meaning 'wise' or 'skillful'.
Usage tips
- When used of a person it can sound pretentious, so the word commonly modifies concrete things like clothes or dishes, for example 'un plato sofisticado'.