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brisa

BREE-sah/ˈbɾisa/

“brisa” means “breeze” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

breeze

Also: air
NounfA2
A gentle wind blowing through a field of wildflowers.

📝 In Action

Me encanta sentir la brisa marina en la cara.

A2

I love feeling the sea breeze on my face.

Entró una brisa fresca por la ventana.

A1

A fresh breeze came in through the window.

El barco se movía con la suave brisa.

B1

The boat moved with the gentle breeze.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • vendaval (gale/strong wind)
  • calma (stillness/no wind)

Common Collocations

  • brisa marina – sea breeze
  • brisa suave – gentle breeze

mist

Also: drizzle
NounfB2informal
ColombiaVenezuela
A soft, light mist falling over a green meadow.

📝 In Action

No es una tormenta, solo es una brisa.

B2

It's not a storm, it's just a mist/drizzle.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • llovizna (drizzle)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "brisa" in Spanish:

air→breeze→drizzle→mist→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: brisa

Question 1 of 1

How would you describe a gentle, pleasant wind at the beach?

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👥 Word Family▼
brisita(tiny breeze) — Noun
brisote(strong breeze) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Likely from Catalan or Old French words for a cold wind. Over time, the meaning softened in Spanish to mean any pleasant, light wind.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: breezeFrench: brise

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'brisa' always feminine?

Yes, 'brisa' is a feminine noun. You should always use it with feminine articles like 'la', 'una', 'las', or 'unas'.

What is the difference between 'viento' and 'brisa'?

'Viento' is the general word for wind of any speed. 'Brisa' is specifically a soft, gentle, and usually pleasant wind.