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aspecto

/as-PEK-toh/

appearance

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

This image shows the aspecto (appearance) of a person who is dressed in bright colors.

aspecto(noun)

mA2

appearance

?

physical look or general impression

,

look

?

how something seems

Also:

mien

?

formal way of describing someone's look or character

📝 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

💡 Grammar Points

Masculine Noun Rule

Remember that 'aspecto' is always a masculine word, so use the article 'el' or 'un': 'el aspecto' (the appearance).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the wrong gender

Mistake: "La aspecto es bueno."

Correction: El aspecto es bueno. ('Aspecto' is masculine, even though it ends in 'o' which sometimes tricks learners.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Describing Health

Use 'tener buen aspecto' to quickly compliment someone who looks healthy or refreshed.

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.

Each distinct colored side of this cube represents a different aspecto (aspect) or facet of a situation.

aspecto(noun)

mB1

aspect

?

a specific facet or part of a problem/situation

,

feature

?

a distinguishing characteristic

Also:

side

?

one perspective of an issue

📝 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

  • faceta (facet/side)
  • característica (characteristic)

Common Collocations

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

💡 Grammar Points

Using with Prepositions

When discussing a specific view, use the preposition 'bajo' (under): 'Bajo el aspecto legal' (From the legal perspective).

⭐ Usage Tips

Plural Use

This meaning is often used in the plural ('aspectos') when discussing complexity or reviewing a list of points.

✏️ 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

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.'