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elegante

eh-leh-GAHN-tehe.leˈɣan.te

“elegante” means “elegant” in Spanish (describing appearance or style).

elegant, stylish

Also: classy, smart
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Ella lleva un vestido muy elegante para la fiesta.

A1

She is wearing a very elegant dress for the party.

Ese restaurante es bastante elegante; necesitamos vestirnos bien.

A2

That restaurant is quite classy; we need to dress well.

Su forma de hablar es muy elegante y educada.

B1

His way of speaking is very sophisticated and polite.

Word Connections

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Common Collocations

  • vestido elegante – elegant dress/suit
  • persona elegante – stylish person

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "elegante" in Spanish:

classy→elegant→smart→stylish→

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Quick Quiz: elegante

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Which sentence correctly uses 'elegante'?

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👥 Word Family▼
elegancia(elegance, style) — Noun
elegantemente(elegantly) — Adverb
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📚 Etymology▼

'Elegante' comes from the Latin word *elegans*, which meant 'choice' or 'select.' It implies that something is carefully chosen and therefore refined or superior.

First recorded: 15th century (in Spanish)

Cognates (Related words)

English: elegantFrench: élégant

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I say 'very elegant' in Spanish?

You can use 'muy elegante' (very elegant) or the intensive form 'elegantísimo/a' (extremely elegant). Remember that 'elegantísimo' must match the gender of the noun it describes, unlike 'elegante' itself.

Can 'elegante' be used for inanimate objects?

Absolutely! You can describe a building, a piece of furniture, a dance move, or even a mathematical solution as 'elegante' if it is well-formed and refined.