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    Diáfano (en. Diaphanous)

    /djaˈfano/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That allows the passage of light; clear and transparent.
    The lake's water was diaphanous, allowing the bottom to be seen.
    El agua del lago era diáfana, permitiendo ver el fondo.
    That is clear in its expression or appearance.
    His explanation was diaphanous, without ambiguities.
    Su explicación fue diáfana, sin ambigüedades.
    That is presented in a clean and evident manner.
    The diaphanous nature of his report facilitated understanding of the topic.
    La diafanidad de su informe facilitó la comprensión del tema.
    That is straightforward and transparent in its intentions or feelings.
    He has always been diaphanous in his dealings with others.
    Siempre ha sido diáfano en su trato con los demás.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'diaphanus', which means 'transparent'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    diaphanous expression
    An expression that is clear and understandable.
    expresión diáfana
    diaphanous mind
    Refers to a clear mind, without confusions.
    mente diáfana
    diaphanous water
    Water that is completely transparent.
    agua diáfana

    Related Words

    diaphanity
    The quality of being diaphanous.
    diafanidad
    transparent
    That allows seeing through.
    transparente
    lucid
    That is clear and easy to understand.
    lúcido

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, it refers to someone who is very honest and straightforward.
    He is so diaphanous that he doesn't like beating around the bush or lies.
    Él es tan diáfano que no le gusta rodeos ni mentiras.
    It can be used to describe something that is very easy to understand.
    The concept was so diaphanous that everyone quickly assumed it.
    El concepto fue tan diáfano que todos lo asumieron rápidamente.