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How to Say "clearness" in Spanish

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claridad

klah-ree-DAHD/kla.riˈðað/

nounB1general
Use 'claridad' when referring to the ease of understanding something, like instructions, explanations, or ideas.
A simple, stylized illustration of a human head profile. Inside the head, a chaotic tangle of gray lines resolves into a single, straight, bright white path, symbolizing understanding.

Examples

Necesito más claridad en tus instrucciones para poder terminar el proyecto.

I need more clarity in your instructions in order to finish the project.

Habló con tanta claridad que nadie tuvo preguntas.

She spoke with such clearness that no one had questions.

El informe carece de claridad; es muy confuso.

The report lacks clarity; it is very confusing.

A Noun for the Quality

Remember that 'claridad' is the noun form. If you want to say something is clear, use the adjective 'claro' (El cielo está claro).

transparencia

/trahns-pah-rehn-syah//tɾanspaˈɾensja/

nounB1general
Use 'transparencia' when describing the physical property of a material that allows light to pass through, such as water or glass.
A clear glass pitcher filled with clean water on a plain wooden table.

Examples

La transparencia del agua en esta playa es increíble.

The transparency of the water on this beach is incredible.

El cristal ha perdido su transparencia con los años.

The glass has lost its clearness over the years.

Puedes ajustar la transparencia de la imagen en el menú.

You can adjust the image transparency in the menu.

Always Feminine

This word ends in -encia, which is a big hint that it's feminine. You should always use 'la' or 'una' with it.

Gender confusion

Mistake: “El transparencia es importante.”

Correction: La transparencia es importante. (Because words ending in -encia are almost always feminine).

Confusing clarity of thought with physical clarity

Learners often mistakenly use 'transparencia' when they mean 'claridad' in the sense of understanding. Remember, 'transparencia' refers to physical see-through qualities, not intellectual ones.

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