atmósfera
“atmósfera” means “atmosphere” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
atmosphere
Also: air
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La capa de ozono protege la atmósfera de la Tierra.
A2The ozone layer protects the Earth's atmosphere.
El cohete salió de la atmósfera en pocos minutos.
B1The rocket left the atmosphere in a few minutes.
atmosphere, ambiance
Also: vibe
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El café tiene una atmósfera muy acogedora y tranquila.
B1The cafe has a very cozy and calm atmosphere.
La atmósfera en la oficina era tensa después de la reunión.
B2The atmosphere in the office was tense after the meeting.
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Which sentence uses 'atmósfera' to describe a social feeling, not a scientific layer?
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The word comes directly from Ancient Greek (ἀτμός, 'atmós,' meaning vapor or steam, and σφαῖρα, 'sphaira,' meaning sphere or globe). It literally means 'sphere of vapor,' perfectly describing the gaseous layer around Earth.
First recorded: 17th century (in Spanish)
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Es 'atmósfera' masculino o femenino?
'Atmósfera' es siempre femenino. Aunque termina en '-a' y el acento no está en la última sílaba, siempre decimos 'la atmósfera'.
How do I use 'atmósfera' to talk about the weather?
You usually pair it with the adjective 'atmosférico' (atmospheric). For example, 'fenómenos atmosféricos' means 'atmospheric phenomena' (like storms or rain).