The word "elegante" is an adjective in Spanish.
The phonetic transcription of "elegante" using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is [eleˈɣante].
The word "elegante" can be translated into English as: - Elegant - Stylish - Classy
"Elegante" refers to something characterized by refined beauty, grace, or style. It is used to describe people’s appearance, clothing, behaviors, or objects that are aesthetically appealing. This adjective is commonly used in both oral and written contexts, emphasizing the quality of elegance or tastefulness.
The word "elegante" is quite frequent in everyday conversation, fashion-related contexts, and literature as it describes a desirable quality.
La modelo lucía elegante en la pasarela.
(The model looked elegant on the runway.)
Me gusta su estilo elegante para la cena.
(I like her elegant style for dinner.)
El diseño del vestido es muy elegante.
(The design of the dress is very elegant.)
While "elegante" does not form numerous idiomatic expressions on its own, it appears in contexts that convey sophistication and style. Here are some phrases and sentences with it:
Es importante vestir de manera elegante para la boda.
(It is important to dress in an elegant manner for the wedding.)
Hacer algo con elegancia.
(To do something with elegance.)
Ella siempre hace sus presentaciones con elegancia.
(She always makes her presentations with elegance.)
Tener un estilo elegante.
(To have an elegant style.)
Su casa tiene un estilo elegante y moderno.
(Her house has an elegant and modern style.)
Caminar con elegancia.
(To walk with elegance.)
The word "elegante" comes from the Latin "elegans," which means "select, choice, or exquisite." This Latin root originates from "eligere," meaning "to choose" or "to select," emphasizing a sense of refinement and quality.
These synonyms and antonyms help convey various degrees of politeness, sophistication, or absence of elegance in different contexts.