Inklingo

claridad

/klah-ree-DAHD/

clarity

A simple, stylized illustration of a human head profile. Inside the head, a chaotic tangle of gray lines resolves into a single, straight, bright white path, symbolizing understanding.

Visualizing 'claridad' as the clearness of thought, where complex ideas untangle into simple understanding.

claridad(noun)

fB1

clarity

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clearness of thought or expression

,

clearness

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ease of understanding

Also:

lucidity

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mental sharpness

📝 In Action

Necesito más claridad en tus instrucciones para poder terminar el proyecto.

B1

I need more clarity in your instructions in order to finish the project.

Habló con tanta claridad que nadie tuvo preguntas.

B2

She spoke with such clearness that no one had questions.

El informe carece de claridad; es muy confuso.

C1

The report lacks clarity; it is very confusing.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • nitidez (sharpness, clearness)
  • precisión (precision)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • dar claridadto provide clarity
  • falta de claridadlack of clarity

💡 Grammar Points

A Noun for the Quality

Remember that 'claridad' is the noun form. If you want to say something is clear, use the adjective 'claro' (El cielo está claro).

⭐ Usage Tips

Using 'con'

To describe how someone speaks or writes clearly, use 'con claridad' (with clarity). Example: 'Escribe con claridad' (Write clearly).

A high-quality illustration of a single, massive, brilliant white light source radiating intense golden rays outward, set against a deep, dark background.

This image represents 'claridad' as physical brightness or luminosity.

claridad(noun)

fA2

brightness

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physical light or luminosity

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light

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the presence of light

Also:

transparency

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clearness of glass or water

📝 In Action

La claridad de la luna iluminaba el camino.

A2

The brightness of the moon illuminated the path.

Asegúrate de que la ventana tenga claridad total.

B1

Make sure the window has total transparency (is completely clear).

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • luz (light)
  • brillo (shine, sparkle)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • mucha claridada lot of light/brightness
  • la primera claridadthe first light (of dawn)

💡 Grammar Points

Feminine Noun

Since 'claridad' is a feminine noun, you must use feminine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'la claridad', 'mucha claridad').

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: claridad

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'claridad' in its abstract meaning (clearness of understanding)?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'claridad' always feminine?

Yes, 'claridad' is a feminine noun. It follows a common pattern in Spanish where nouns ending in '-dad' (like 'ciudad' or 'amistad') are feminine, so you must use 'la claridad'.

What is the difference between 'claridad' and 'claro'?

'Claridad' is the noun, meaning 'clarity' or 'brightness' (a thing or quality). 'Claro' is the adjective, meaning 'clear' or 'bright' (a description). For example: 'Necesito claridad' (I need clarity) vs. 'El concepto es claro' (The concept is clear).