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aspecto

as-PEK-toh/asˈpekto/

“aspecto” means “appearance” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

appearance, look

Also: mien
NounmA2
A high-quality storybook illustration of a confident person wearing a bright red coat and a matching hat, emphasizing their distinct physical appearance.

📝 In Action

Tiene buen aspecto después de sus vacaciones.

A2

He has a good appearance/look after his vacation.

El aspecto del edificio es antiguo, pero el interior es moderno.

B1

The appearance of the building is old, but the interior is modern.

Cuidar su aspecto físico es importante para ella.

A2

Taking care of her physical appearance is important to her.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • apariencia (appearance)
  • semblante (look/expression (especially facial))

Common Collocations

  • tener buen aspecto – to look well/healthy
  • tener mal aspecto – to look unwell/bad
  • cuidar el aspecto – to take care of one's appearance

aspect, feature

Also: side
NounmB1
A simple storybook illustration of a large six-sided cube resting on a flat surface. Each visible face of the cube is painted a distinct, solid color.

📝 In Action

El aspecto económico de la crisis es el más preocupante.

B1

The economic aspect of the crisis is the most worrying.

Hemos analizado todos los aspectos del plan de estudios.

B2

We have analyzed all the aspects of the curriculum.

Este es un aspecto que no habíamos considerado antes.

B1

This is one aspect we hadn't considered before.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • bajo este aspecto – in this regard / from this point of view
  • diferentes aspectos – different aspects

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "aspecto" in Spanish:

appearance→aspect→feature→look→mien→side→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: aspecto

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'aspecto' to mean 'appearance'?

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👥 Word Family▼
respecto(respect/regard) — Noun
aspectual(aspectual) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin word *aspectus*, which meant 'a look' or 'a sight,' and later evolved to mean 'the way something appears.'

First recorded: Mid-15th century in Spanish

Cognates (Related words)

English: aspectItalian: aspettoPortuguese: aspecto

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'aspecto' a physical thing, or can it be abstract?

'Aspecto' works for both! You can talk about someone's physical look ('su aspecto físico') or an abstract part of a plan ('un aspecto legal').

Does 'aspecto' have anything to do with 'respecto'?

Yes, they share the same root! They both come from the Latin verb *specere* (to look or see). 'Aspecto' means 'the way it looks,' and 'respecto' means 'looking back at' or 'in reference to.'