fina
/fee-nah/
thin
The thinness of the needle illustrates 'fina' in the context of physical thickness.
fina(adjective)
thin
?physical thickness of an object
,fine
?small particles like sand or dust
light
?referring to a soft rain
📝 In Action
La arena de esta playa es muy fina y blanca.
A2The sand on this beach is very fine and white.
Cayó una lluvia fina durante toda la tarde.
B1A thin mist of rain fell all afternoon.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching with Objects
Use 'fina' only when describing words that are treated as feminine in Spanish, which usually end in 'a' like 'arena' or 'tela'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Natural Rain
In Spanish, if you want to describe a light drizzle, 'lluvia fina' is a very natural way to say it.
An elegant appearance captures the 'fina' quality of sophistication.
fina(adjective)
elegant
?sophisticated appearance or behavior
,refined
?cultivated manners
high-quality
?expensive or delicate materials
,sophisticated
?complex or classy
📝 In Action
Ella es una mujer muy fina y educada.
B1She is a very elegant and polite woman.
Esta es una pieza de joyería muy fina.
B2This is a very high-quality piece of jewelry.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Elegant vs. Thin
Mistake: "Thinking 'fina' only means physical size."
Correction: When describing a person, 'fina' usually refers to their elegant behavior or class, not just their weight.
⭐ Usage Tips
Complimenting Quality
Use 'fina' to praise the craftsmanship of something like a watch or a silk scarf.
The sharp, precise senses of an animal represent the 'fina' nature of perception.
fina(adjective)
sharp
?precise senses or skills
,keen
?acute perception
acute
?highly developed hearing or sight
📝 In Action
Tienes una puntería muy fina con el arco.
B2You have a very sharp aim with the bow.
Su audición es tan fina que oye hasta el más mínimo ruido.
C1Her hearing is so keen that she hears even the smallest noise.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: fina
Question 1 of 2
If you are describing 'arena fina', what are you talking about?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'fina' the same as 'delgada'?
They are similar, but 'delgada' usually just means 'thin' in terms of size. 'Fina' often adds a sense of quality, elegance, or small, delicate particles.
When people say a person is 'fina', is it a compliment?
Yes, it usually means the person is classy, has good manners, and is sophisticated.