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armónico

ar-MOH-nee-kohaɾˈmoniko

“armónico” means “harmonious” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

harmonious, harmonic

Also: balanced, pleasant
A perfectly balanced stack of smooth, round river stones in a peaceful garden.

📝 In Action

El arquitecto buscaba un diseño armónico con la naturaleza.

B1

The architect was looking for a design that was harmonious with nature.

La orquesta logró un sonido armónico y equilibrado.

B2

The orchestra achieved a harmonic and balanced sound.

Es importante mantener un crecimiento armónico en la ciudad.

C1

It is important to maintain balanced growth in the city.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • discordante (discordant)
  • caótico (chaotic)

Common Collocations

  • desarrollo armónico – harmonious development
  • conjunto armónico – harmonious whole
  • progresión armónica – harmonic progression

harmonic

NounmC1formal
A single vibrating guitar string with glowing ripples of light above it.

📝 In Action

El guitarrista usó armónicos para terminar la canción.

C1

The guitarist used harmonics to finish the song.

Cada nota musical tiene una serie de armónicos naturales.

C2

Every musical note has a series of natural harmonics.

Los armónicos son esenciales en la acústica de una sala.

C2

Harmonics are essential in the acoustics of a room.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • sobretono (overtone)

Common Collocations

  • armónicos naturales – natural harmonics
  • serie de armónicos – harmonic series

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "armónico" in Spanish:

harmonic→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: armónico

Question 1 of 3

Which form would you use to describe 'una canción' (a song)?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
armonía(harmony) — Noun
armonizar(to harmonize) — Verb
armonioso(harmonious) — Adjective
desarmonía(disharmony) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
platónicoelectrónicoirónico
📚 Etymology▼

From the Greek word 'harmonikós', which described someone skilled in music or something that was well-fitted. It traveled through Latin as 'harmonicus' before becoming Spanish.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: harmonicFrench: harmoniqueItalian: armonico

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a difference between 'armónico' and 'armonioso'?

Yes! 'Armónico' is often more technical or related to proportions (like music theory or architecture), while 'armonioso' is used to describe things that are pleasing, peaceful, or beautiful to experience.

Can I use 'armónico' to describe a person's personality?

It is not common. It is better to use 'equilibrado' (balanced) or 'tranquilo' (calm). 'Armónico' is usually for things like sounds, shapes, or growth.

How do I remember the pronunciation?

Focus on the stress on the second syllable: ar-MÓ-ni-co. The accent mark on the 'o' tells you exactly where to put the emphasis!