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transparente

trahns-pah-REHN-teh/tɾanspaˈɾente/

“transparente” means “transparent” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

transparent, clear

Also: see-through
A clean, clear glass of water on a simple wooden table, showing the background clearly through the glass.

📝 In Action

El agua del Caribe es muy transparente y limpia.

A1

The water in the Caribbean is very clear and clean.

Necesito un sobre transparente para guardar mis documentos.

A2

I need a transparent envelope to keep my documents in.

Esta blusa es un poco transparente; mejor usa algo debajo.

B1

This blouse is a bit see-through; you better wear something underneath.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • diáfano (crystal clear)
  • cristalino (crystalline)

Antonyms

  • opaco (opaque)
  • oscuro (dark/cloudy)

Common Collocations

  • cristal transparente – transparent glass
  • agua transparente – clear water
  • plástico transparente – clear plastic

transparent, obvious

Also: straightforward
A person with a friendly expression holding their hands open, with a bright glowing heart visible in their chest.

📝 In Action

Es una persona muy transparente; siempre sabes lo que siente.

B1

They are a very transparent person; you always know what they are feeling.

Queremos un proceso de selección justo y transparente.

B2

We want a fair and transparent selection process.

Sus intenciones eran transparentes desde el primer día.

C1

Their intentions were obvious from the first day.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • gestión transparente – transparent management
  • ser transparente – to be open/honest
  • información transparente – clear information

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "transparente" in Spanish:

clear→obvious→see-through→straightforward→transparent→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: transparente

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the most natural way to describe crystal clear river water?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
transparencia(transparency) — Noun
transparentar(to make transparent) — Verb
transparentemente(transparently) — Adverb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'trans' (through/across) and 'parere' (to appear or be visible). It literally describes something that allows the view to pass through.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: transparentFrench: transparentItalian: trasparente

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'transparente' to say a window is clean?

Not exactly. Use 'limpia' for clean. Use 'transparente' to describe the nature of the glass itself—that you can see through it.

Is it 'el transparente' or 'la transparente'?

As an adjective, it matches the noun it's with. 'El vidrio transparente' or 'La caja transparente'. The word itself doesn't change its ending.

Is there a verb form of this word?

Yes! 'Transparentar' means to show something through a surface, or 'transparentarse' (to become transparent or show through).