estética
“estética” means “look” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
look, aesthetics
Also: appearance
📝 In Action
La estética de esta cafetería es muy moderna y minimalista.
B1The look of this coffee shop is very modern and minimalist.
Estudiamos la estética del arte renacentista en clase.
B2We studied the aesthetics of Renaissance art in class.
Me encanta la estética retro de los años ochenta.
A2I love the retro vibe of the eighties.
beauty salon, hairdresser's
📝 In Action
Tengo una cita en la estética a las tres para cortarme el pelo.
A2I have an appointment at the beauty salon at three to get my hair cut.
Abrieron una estética nueva a la vuelta de mi casa.
A2They opened a new hair salon around the corner from my house.
¿Conoces alguna buena estética por aquí?
B1Do you know any good beauty parlors around here?
aesthetic, cosmetic
📝 In Action
Ella se sometió a una cirugía estética en la nariz.
B2She underwent cosmetic surgery on her nose.
La decisión fue puramente estética, no funcional.
B1The decision was purely aesthetic, not functional.
Buscamos una solución que sea estética y barata.
B1We are looking for a solution that is visually pleasing and cheap.
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From the Greek word 'aisthētikos,' which means 'related to sense perception.' It originally described how we perceive things through our senses before it became specifically about beauty.
First recorded: 18th century (in its modern philosophical sense)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'estética' the same as 'beauty'?
Not exactly. 'Belleza' is the quality of being beautiful. 'Estética' is more about the *style* or the *study* of beauty. Think of it as 'visual style' rather than just 'prettiness'.
Do men go to an 'estética'?
Yes! Especially in Latin America, many 'estéticas' are unisex. However, a shop specifically for men is often called a 'barbería'.
Is the first 'e' in 'estética' silent?
No. In Spanish, you must pronounce the 'e' clearly (like the 'e' in 'get'). Beginners often try to start with the 's' sound because of the English word 'aesthetic,' but in Spanish, it's 'es-TEH-tee-kah'.