How to Say "aesthetics" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “aesthetics” is “estética” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
La estética de esta cafetería es muy moderna y minimalista.
The look of this coffee shop is very modern and minimalist.
Estudiamos la estética del arte renacentista en clase.
We studied the aesthetics of Renaissance art in class.
Me encanta la estética retro de los años ochenta.
I love the retro vibe of the eighties.
Always Feminine
Even though it ends in 'a' like many feminine words, it stays feminine whether you are talking about philosophy or a social media trend. Use 'la' or 'una'.
Abstract vs. Specific
When talking about 'aesthetics' as a general concept or field of study, Spanish uses the singular 'la estética' where English often uses the plural 'aesthetics'.
Singular vs. Plural
Mistake: “Me gustan las estéticas de la película.”
Correction: Me gusta la estética de la película.
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