Desenvoltura (en. Ease)

/des.em.vol.'tu.ra/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Character of ease; free and confident attitude.
She spoke with ease at the conference.
Ella habló con desenvoltura en la conferencia.
Skill to act or express oneself with ease.
His composure on stage is impressive.
Su desenvoltura en el escenario es impresionante.
Uninhibitedness in actions or words.
The ease with which he moves among his colleagues is admirable.
La desenvoltura con la que se mueve entre sus colegas es admirable.

Etymology

From the Spanish 'desenvolver,' which means 'to untie' or 'to free,' derived from the Latin 'desvolvere.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

with ease
With ease and confidence.
con desenvoltura
ease in his work
Ability to handle various work situations with confidence.
desenvoltura en su trabajo
to have composure
To have a free and confident attitude towards circumstances.
tener desenvoltura

Related Words

to unfold
To free something that was rolled or packaged.
desenvolver
uninhibited
Acts with freedom or without inhibitions.
desinhibido
skill
Ability to perform a task with skill.
habilidad

Slang Meanings

Free and confident style, commonly used in informal settings.
His ease at the party was praised by everyone.
Su desenvoltura en la fiesta fue elogiada por todos.
Uninhibitedness in communication, especially in large groups.
With a bit of ease, everyone felt comfortable speaking.
Con un poco de desenvoltura, todos se sintieron cómodos para hablar.