Aires (en. Airs)

/'ai.res/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Movement of the air that is felt in a place.
The fresh mountain air is revitalizing.
Los aires frescos de la montaña son revitalizantes.
Aspect or attitude that someone shows.
She has airs of grandeur that can be annoying at times.
Ella tiene aires de grandeza que a veces resultan irritantes.
Soft sound produced in an outdoor space.
The country air relaxes me a lot.
Los aires del campo me relajan mucho.

Etymology

From Latin 'aer', which means air.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to show off
Show an attitude or posture.
dar aires
airs of grandeur
Attitude of superiority or arrogance.
aires de grandeza
to the airs
Outward.
a los aires

Related Words

air
Gaseous element surrounding the Earth.
aire
breeze
Gentle wind.
brisa
atmosphere
Layer of gases around a planet.
atmosfera

Slang Meanings

Style or way of being that impresses.
That guy has a very exclusive air about him.
Ese tipo tiene unos aires muy exclusivos.
Pretentious actions or behaviors.
I didn't like his celebrity airs.
No me gustaron sus aires de celebridad.